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2007 Ford Explorer Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Ford Explorer, 27% of all 208 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
57
27% of 208
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Ford Explorer transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 28, 2007, latest Jun 17, 2024.

2007 Ford Explorer transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2007Jun 2009Feb 2011Apr 2013Jun 2014Aug 2015Oct 2016Dec 2018
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2007 to Jun 2024; peak Sep 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Explorer model year

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

  1. 200599 (20%)
  2. 2006296 (47%)
  3. 200757 (27%)
  4. 200836 (24%)
  5. 20093 (9%)
  6. 201028 (24%)
  7. 201164 (5%)
  8. 201255 (7%)
  9. 2013119 (5%)
  10. 201479 (5%)
  11. 201586 (5%)
  12. 2016214 (9%)
  13. 2017123 (7%)
  14. 201850 (7%)
  15. 201935 (12%)
  16. 2020487 (40%)
  17. 2021121 (28%)
  18. 202261 (23%)
  19. 202312 (11%)
  20. 20241 (5%)
  21. 202515 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Explorer have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Ford Explorer, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2020 Ford Explorer has the most transmission complaints (487), compared with 57 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Ford Explorer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Explorer is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.