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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%)
Chart based on 114 repairs.
2007 Ford Explorer engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 34100 mi | Engine wiring harness replaced. |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 85000 mi US $2900 |
Catalytic converter went bad because the Air Sensor went bad. They have had my car for 2 weeks, now they tell me the part is back ordered and will not be shipped for another week. |
| 142000 mi US $184 |
Bad plug |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 102500 mi | coil-on-plug (COP) condensate produces misfire of sparkplug. change cop, inspect plug, and replace if necessary. |
| 135000 mi | radiator hose leaking . replaced line going to heater core. htr core itself not affected. bought nearly identical after market part on line for $200 less than OEM dealer replacement. put it in myself. will take a couple hours if you are not tool handy. also need to take off front wheel and cowling to get best access. after that easy install. |
| 162000 mi US $150 |
The memory seats would move while driving and the interior lights would come on. This was caused by a faulty ignition switch. |
| 165000 mi US $40 |
this vehicle v8 engine has a history of frequent failure of the coil on plug. i just replace the coil. easy fix but annoying as it occurs often. buy the cop with a lifetime warranty then replacing each time is free. bring bad coil in get free replacement. initial cost of a cop was $45 |
| 118000 mi | Head gasket failed, causing coolant to leak into engine |
| 98300 mi US $300 |
Radiator leaking at seam between plastic tank and aluminum, top drivers side. Replaced radiator and refilled with G-05 coolant. |
| 108000 mi US $270 |
Y-Pipe on heater hose split to rear heating unit has a slow leak. Coolant was not visible on ground, but could be smelled and left residue. Replaced with part from Ford that cost $240 from the dealership due to hose deterioration. |
| 113000 mi US $45 |
Coil Pack Cylinder #1 Failing causing misfires. Replaced. |
| 115500 mi US $2000 |
2 broken studs on both exhaust manifolds and warped manifolds. Studs, manifolds, and gaskets replaced. |
| 74000 mi | high speed miss that comes and goes. repair shop said coil on plug issue but cannot tell which one because no warning light said to wait until part fails completely which should turn on warning light. |
| 68820 mi C $560 |
Full tune up |
| 77000 mi US $358 |
5 bad ignition coils out of 8. I replaced all 8. |
| 159000 mi US $450 |
Water pump worn out, leaking. Pin holes in the radiator, part worn out. |
| 1835000 mi US $600 |
Engine was running rough due to worn out spark plugs. They were the original spark plugs and needed to be replaced. The plugs were replaced and my car runs great! |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 29000 mi US $50 |
Low on antifreeze. Checked for leaks and found none. Flushed cooling system and put in new antifreeze. |
| 35000 mi | engine dampner fell off - covered under warranty. Radiator is bad - not covered under warranty. |
| 54000 mi US $150 |
Thermostat housing gasket failed. The part failed close to home and was able to repair in my garage. Would not have been able to drive for another week. |
| 147000 mi US $150 |
Thermostat replacement after fan clutch replacement did not correct my problem. The thermostat reacted in the boil test, but after fan clutch replacement did not fully take care of the issue I contacted a friend who is a does mechanic and he said to replace the thermostat with an oem replacement as these engines go through thermostats. No more roaring engine fan or random overheating engine. |
| 154000 mi US $100 |
replaced thermostat, added k-seal for coolant leak (mixed into engine oil) misfires due to valve gasket leak. Replaced plugs, wires and coil pack. Attempted to tighted valve cover but already tight. I will be adding a leak stop to mitigate. |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 131980 mi US $125 |
Thermostat housing leaking, replaced housing, thermostat and temperature sensor |
| 53300 mi US $250 |
thermostat replaced |
| 67000 mi US $2200 |
Brackets rusted on converter |
| 125600 mi US $900 |
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. |
| 123500 mi US $300 |
Thermostat housing developed a slow leak. OEM part is made of PLASTIC! Repair takes about an hour. Replacement part I bought is made of metal - replacing the lower portion now and will reuse the plastic upper for now. |
| 55180 mi | coolant temperature sensor O ring leaking, O ring replaced |
| 56000 mi US $125 |
Coolant leak at the thermostat. Replaced gasket and fixed the coolant leak. |
| 97000 mi US $375 |
housing over thermostat cracked allowing slow leak of coolant |
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