2007 Ford Explorer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 6% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my vehicle, my driver side seat will move by itself. It's happened several times and is very scary knowing I cant reach the gas or brake pedal while driving when it happens. My heated seat doesnt work properly either I dont know if this is all part of the problem or not. The side airbag on my driver seat also is bulged out more then it should be I believe.”
NHTSA complaint #11151456, filed 2018-11, 144,000 miles“Airbag indicator light came on my vehicle. After bringing it to a dealership I was informed I need a new drivers side impact airbag and electrical harness. My vehicle has never been in an accident and I feel the manufacturer should correct this serious safety defect. Also my ABS wheel speed sensor wiring was severed by suspension parts due to placement of wiring causing loss af ABS and traction control function without any fault of mine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10684233, filed 2015-02, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into an unknown object and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the leg and was transported to the hospital. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 81,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10595821, filed 2014-06, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The contact indicated that the defect was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10561911, filed 2014-01, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light suddenly illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance to the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10399912, filed 2011-05, 80,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 34 | 2% |
| 2016 | 99 | 4% |
| 2015 | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 | 47 | 3% |
| 2013 | 18 | 1% |
| 2012 | 27 | 3% |
| 2011 | 44 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 39 | 3% |
| 2003 | 50 | 4% |
| 2002 | 162 | 5% |
| 2001 | 28 | 7% |
| 2000 | 62 | 7% |
| 1999 | 97 | 7% |
| 1998 | 40 | 2% |
| 1997 | 27 | 2% |
| 1996 | 41 | 3% |
| 1995 | 27 | 3% |
| 1994 | 11 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer
57 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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