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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 50000 mi | lug nuts loose, studs broken off. dealer caused issue |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 75000 mi | Folding running boards were seizing up do to corrosion of extension linkage. Boards were lowered to extended position and motors disconnected. |
| 142000 mi US $225 |
Passenger side power running board not working. Replaced entire running board assembly with one from a junkyard for $225, instead of paying $1700+tax for a new one at the dealer. |
| 145200 mi US $10 |
Power running board on drivers side did not work. I removed it, had a broken bracket. I repaired the bracket and reinstalled the running board. Works great now! |
| 151000 mi US $16 |
Both rear axle nuts were loose. Bought the socket to fit the axle nut and torqued to specs. Must have been an issue when I bought the car as I have not worked on the rear brakes or rear wheel bearings until now. |
| 178000 mi US $36 |
All 7 Instrument panel light bulbs were replaced since one was burnt out. I ordered bulbs at fordparts.com and installed them myself. |
| 199000 mi US $36 |
Hood struts no longer held up the hood. Both struts were replaced with OEM hood struts that I found online for $18 each. Cost at Ford Dealer is $56 each |
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Center rear seat belt bolt fell off and released the seat belt. The bolt appears to have been too short. |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 22000 mi US $56 |
Front tire was loosing air. Dealer found the tire valve was leaking and replaced valve. |
| 98000 mi US $375 |
housing over thermostat cracked allowing slow leak of coolant |
| 56100 mi C $2700 |
3rd row electric "stow" seats would not raise/lower. Some form of latch needed to be replaced on both seats. |
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