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2007 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (10%)

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2007 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $60
power running board not working 

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2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

73700 mi

US $15
computer said door ajar when no door was ajar 
118000 mi

US $20
Dash bulbs burned out and needed replacement. Bulbs are Ford parts only... 
128000 mi

US $42
HVAC Solenoid replaced at drivers feet side. Got rid of annoying clicking sound. 
37000 mi

US $50
power running board frozen and motor burned up 
46000 mi

US $200
rear wiper motor replaced 
64200 mi

US $50
Bad alternator, producing intermittent charging problem. Have to wait till Aug 1 to receive a replacement alternator..apparent shortage of cores 
70000 mi

US $53
Ac hose 
76000 mi Replace alternator that was replaced 9 mths ago, still under warranty 
63860 mi

C $206
Rear wiper motor 
94000 mi

US $109
Plastic multi line connector in the heating cooling line, was cracked and not replaceable. If repaired at the dealer, the part cost $186 + labor to install. Took it to a repair shop and they cut the hoses, removed the cracked part, replace 
115000 mi

US $98
Passenger lighted mirror broke. Had to replace the entire visor. Purchased part from fordparts.com and saved 40.00. 
131000 mi

US $100
Driverside rear door lock actuator and rear hatch lock actuator were bad and needed replaced. Bought parts at fordparts.com for half the cost at the dealer for the same part. Delivered to my ford dealer at no cost. Easy repairs to do. 
196000 mi

US $65
Lights on the rear heat/ac control were burnt out but controls were still working. Replaced the heat/ac and fan speed switches with one from a junkyard part from another Explorer. 

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2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

37200 mi Rear wiper motor stopped working 
97000 mi

US $40
Horn not working - fuse replaced. 
100000 mi

US $250
Rear wiper motor stopped working, slowing stroke first, until it gradually stopped moving. Wiper motor replaced for rear window. 
124500 mi

US $900
Rear window wiper motor stopped working. The arm froze in position. Dealer replaced the ignition switch and tumbler. When vehicle was turned off but key left in the accessory position - touching the key resulted in the drivers seat moving out of position as if the key had been removed. Rear window wiper motor stopped working. The arm froze in position. 
81700 mi

US $2354
Electronically flawed, alternator, battery, ecu unit, body damage repair, engine good, severe electrical issues! 

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2007 Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

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