2007 Ford Explorer structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2007 Ford Explorer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upon purchase, we noticed the hood paint was dulled. After ~1-2 years of owning the vehicle, the hood paint began to bubble and flake off. Now we have a decent vehicle with a horrible hood on our vehicle which has greatly depreciated the car.”
filed Jun 8, 2015
“Tl- the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph there was a loud noise adjacent to an explosion sound overhead. The contact had then noticed that the sun roofs glass had completely shattered. The sun roof was slightly opened and when the they began…”
filed Sep 4, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Structure problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 6 | 7% |
| 2023 Explorer | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 6% |
| 2020 Explorer | 43 | 4% |
| 2019 Explorer | 146 | 51% |
| 2018 Explorer | 286 | 40% |
| 2017 Explorer | 642 | 38% |
| 2016 Explorer | 577 | 24% |
| 2015 Explorer | 401 | 23% |
| 2014 Explorer | 274 | 16% |
| 2013 Explorer | 436 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.