Radiator problems of the 2007 Ford Explorer

Five problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2007 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2007 Explorer.

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the temperature gauge level increased abnormally and a green fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the thermostat was leaking, which caused the radiator to become defective. The remedy failed to repair the failure and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician stated that an update had to be performed on the radiator. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 69,140.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle overheated as high temperature was displayed across the message board. In addition, there was an increase in reading on the temperature gauge. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer who diagnosed that the radiator, water pump, heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. Oo.

3 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2014

I purchased my car used in 2008 with less than 10,000. 00 miles on it. The radiator had to be sealed two years ago due to crack. It is now leaking coolant again, and the thermostat housing unit has to be replaced. After researching online, it appears that this is a common issue with the 2007 Explorer. I'm not sure why a recall has yet to be issued. Over 300 complaints online, and no recall. Something needs to be done.

4 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when shifted into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was located at the radiator, which was replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the vehicle began to lose power abnormally while driving 55 mph. A warning light was illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to to the dealer and the inspected. The dealer advised that the engine intake had several components that were found melted abnormally. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 56,000.

5 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2008

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer sport trac. The contact stated that in February 2008, the radiator began leaking. She took the vehicle to the dealership and the radiator was replaced (under warranty) as it could not be repaired. In February 2010, the radiator began leaking again so she took it back to the dealership and was told that she would have to replace the radiator again at her own expense. She called the manufacturer and was told that they could not assist her. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 53,000.




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