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2007 Ford Explorer Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2007 Ford Explorer, 15% of all 208 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 43,333 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
15% of 208
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
43,333 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Ford Explorer suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2007, latest Nov 29, 2023.

2007 Ford Explorer suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2007Oct 2008Jan 2009Jul 2010Jan 2011Oct 2011Mar 2013Jun 2015
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to Nov 2023; peak Oct 2008 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2007 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200539 (8%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200731 (15%)
  4. 200813 (9%)
  5. 20095 (15%)
  6. 20108 (7%)
  7. 201135 (3%)
  8. 201227 (3%)
  9. 201393 (4%)
  10. 2014127 (8%)
  11. 201597 (5%)
  12. 2016130 (5%)
  13. 2017127 (8%)
  14. 201840 (5%)
  15. 201916 (5%)
  16. 202051 (4%)
  17. 202120 (5%)
  18. 202216 (6%)
  19. 202313 (12%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Explorer have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2007 Ford Explorer, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 43,333 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2016 Ford Explorer has the most suspension complaints (130), compared with 31 for the 2007.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2007 Ford Explorer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Explorer is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.