general problems of the 2007 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact attempted to shift the gear shifter and the vehicle made a loud clanking sound and the vehicle was rattling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,076.

While driving on the the highway on ramp the vehicle was hard to accelerate and almost caused an accident merging on the highway. When the vehicle was scanned 16 transmission obd codes came up. The cause of the codes was a corroded connector going to the transmission. It corroded from water intrusion from water leaking from the a/c drain onto the transmission electrical connector. This is a safety issue that needs to get fixed and paid by Ford for poor engineering.

(no initials; grammar needs to be improved; no manufacturer info) tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford exploder. The contact stated that the transmison has crack the contact notice it in her yard. The contact called formula Ford 4318 middle rutland vt 05701 800-906-6065 the vehicle has not been repaired. Failure miles 130000.

Yes driving my vehicle the power train light came on pull up at the stoplight taking off the car went into a lower gear pulling very hard so I pull off the highway. And turn it back on the truck continue to pulled hard. I took it to aamco transmission said the transmission needs to be rebuilt for five different code came up in the computer.

Vehicle will jolt, shift hard while shifting to reverse. Have taken to mechanic to look at and it will not show any codes for transmission. This has happened several times and I only have appx 85,000 miles on vehicle. Extended warranty expires at 94,000.

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 passenger side mirror was detached and was re-attached with a piece of glass and tape. The contact stated that the failures were reported to the supervisor as well as documented in a vehicle report. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs, but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that several other Ford Explorers in the philadelphia school district fleet were unsafe to drive as they exhibited hesitation and stalling. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The cause of the failures were not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving down the street at about 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut down completely. There was no warning indicator. The contact coasted to the side from where the vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed a power train module (ptm) failure and said that the ptm needed to be repalced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not provided. Fe.

When driving 30 to 35 mph 2007 Ford Explorer won't to pick up speed then a violently jerk come with acceleration and speed. Deeming the vehicle to be dangerous and harmful. This vehicle is not fit for a family or any person.

I and many other people have had transmission problems with our v8 Explorers. The transmission began clucking, jerking, and slipping without reason. The problem is getting worse as time progresses. I am very upset that Ford has not announced a recall.

The ignition switch is on the steering column. My knee touched the key in the ignition switch and the engine stopped running. All power,(steering, brakes, forward motion), were immediately lost. This has happened on numerous occasions since then. There are other issues, which all seem to be related to the ignition switch. My local dealer said there are no tech bulletins or recalls related to this issue.

Tire pressure and sensor warning keeps popping on. When car is put in reverse there is a jolt that happens from time to time. Especially when parked. Rpm's rile up but car seems not to be able to move. Takes about 3 tries.

Check engine light came on and after a diagnostic, it appears that there is an issue with the transmission. From reading online, there are a lot of owners that have had transmission issues with the '07 Explorer.

While driving vehicle at any speed, if you hit a bump, the seat will retract (move away from) the controls. The seat will move all the way back to the "exit the vehicle" mode. When approaching a stop sign or stop light, if you hit a bump, and your foot is on the brake, the seat will retract from the steering wheel, all the way back. The seat moves back at about the same rate you are applying braking pressure. If you are not paying attention, you could easily rear end some one. When turning off a street, you hit the curb drain along side all business entrances of the road, the seat may move back and forth several short times, causing you to hit the throttle fast while coming into a parking lot or it may cause to take your foot completely off the accelerator while turning. I was driving in a blizzard on bad roads and for whatever reason, right hand turns caused the seat to move away from the gas pedal. Which is dangerous when you have a car moving up from behind. Very dangerous. Been to Ford for a fix, it lasted one month before it started back up. My warranty has expired and no further attempt to repair has been made. Ford is aware of the issue.

The vehicle will not recognize that it is in park. It may take up to 10 minutes of wheel turning and gear shifting before car will recognize it is in park. Ford serve stated that they could take car apart an four it together and not solve the problem.

Car was parked and upon returning to vechicle attempted to shift from park to drive. Brake was engaged, brake lights were on had difficulty shifting, could not get the vehicle in drive. After about 3 attempts, it worked. Called dealer on the following Monday since this was a sat. Nite. Scheduled diagnostics for 3/17/11. Kept having this issue intermittently (more often then not) until drop off. Vehicle around 8:00 a. M. Was notified around 2 p. M. That all diagnostics point to the shifting lever needs to be replaced and that this repair ($435) was not covered under the extended warranty that was purchased at the time of sale. I was basically told it was "bumper to bumper" coverage. Left the vehicle at the dealer as I was leaving for a bus. Trip on 3/19/11. Called Ford customer care (called at least three times between Thursday afternoon and Tuesday). Finally reached the rep that my issue had been escalated to on 3/22/11. Told him that I was looking for a "goodwill" repair on behalf of Ford motor CO. I felt that this issue should have been covered under the extended warranty, otherwise, why would people buy the extended warranty if they couldn't count on it covering anything? final resolution was that they would contact the dealership to make the repair, I would pay the $50 deductible that I would have had to pay had the warranty covered the service. I was basically told "don't expect that the next time something like this happens that you can call Ford and they will take care of it. " the bottom line is I am satisfied that it is being repaired for the $50 deduct. However, I am very disappointed that I needed to "jump through hoops" to get this accomplished. I believe that the dealership should have worked with Ford on my behalf to get this taken care of. About 6 months prior to this there were front end and wheel issues with this vehicle.

I have a 2007 for Explorer. While I was driving on the interstate the vehicle went from 65 mph to 20 mph. I took the vehicle to the Ford dealer who advised that the transmission went out. That this is a know issue with the Explorer from 2002 to 2008. I contacted six other independent transmission shops who also advised that this is a know issue for Ford Explorers year 2002 to 2008. I then contacted Ford customer relationship center 800-392-3673 who advised that even though its a know issue with Ford that only dealer repair reports count towards a recall with NHTSA not independent transmission company's repair of the problem. I explained to them that I had a two year old in the vehicle with me not only my life was in danger but a child also. The response from Fords customer service group was regardless no one got hurt.