2007 Ford Explorer engine problems

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Ford Explorer — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

13%

share of all complaints

82,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“We were driving home at approximately 45 mph and the engine shuts off. No engine, no steering, etc. My husband was reducing speed (45 to 35) using the cruise control on the steering wheel. Every light on the dashboard lit up, engine, wrench. Oil can. This is the third time this has happened. We…”
filed Jul 22, 2019
“Tl* the contact drives a 2007 ford explorer owned by the philadelphia school district. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the transmission and engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the…”
filed Dec 4, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
TSB-12-7-4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2012