2007 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 6% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
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.
“With outside temperatures between 90 f and 100 f, applying service brakes, a groaning noise is generated by the power brake booster. The performance of the brake system seems to be slightly compromised. The noise or loss of effectiveness is not present in temperatures below 90 f. I had the exact same issue on a 2011 mustang gt. The dealer replaced the brake booster under warranty, problem solved. They told me Ford was re-designing the component.”
NHTSA complaint #10542834, filed 2013-09, 73,000 miles“I am having problems with my brakes bleeding down it is to go in the shop in a couple of days..I have also had the surging problem as others have had. My car was taken to a local Ford dealership were they keep it for a couple of days. They did have to reset the computer and the surging has stopped and had no problems since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10244248, filed 2008-10, 20,000 miles“I was coasting up to a stop light and began applying the brakes. The brakes did not seem to be stopping the car and I realized that the engine was running at 3000 rpms while my right foot was applying the brakes. So the acceleration occurred after applying the brakes. I was able to get the car to a stop and put it into park without hitting the car in front of me. I turned off the ignition immediately after stopping and had the car towed to the dealership. I will not have an answer from them before monday.”
NHTSA complaint #10468108, filed 2012-07, 125,000 miles“Almost from day one I thought there was a transmission problem. Ford never informed me, so I waited until it was noticeable enough to drop it off at a Ford dealership for repair. When coming to a stop the transmission kicked as if someone had run into the back of us or the transmission would unexpectedly lunge the SUV forward as it came to a stop. The consumer stated in order for the dealership to fix the problem, they had to reprogram and replace the bad software part with a new software part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318724, filed 2010-03, 38,000 miles“Power brake booster failure. Diaphragm inside the brake booster failed suddenly causing a hard time to stop when traveling at a highway. No crash involved but had to use the shoulder for extra stopping distance.”
NHTSA complaint #11179732, filed 2019-02, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055318Mar 1, 2014Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension components, proper routing of wiring harness for wheel speed sensor is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10024323Feb 1, 2008Improved brake pedal feel and firmness.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 5% |
| 2021 | 24 | 5% |
| 2020 | 88 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 | 19 | 1% |
| 2015 | 34 | 2% |
| 2014 | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 2% |
| 2012 | 21 | 3% |
| 2011 | 28 | 2% |
| 2010 | 15 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 41 | 7% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 53 | 4% |
| 2003 | 45 | 4% |
| 2002 | 132 | 4% |
| 2001 | 33 | 9% |
| 2000 | 64 | 7% |
| 1999 | 69 | 5% |
| 1998 | 94 | 5% |
| 1997 | 96 | 6% |
| 1996 | 132 | 9% |
| 1995 | 80 | 9% |
| 1994 | 261 | 22% |
| 1993 | 244 | 26% |
| 1992 | 99 | 16% |
| 1991 | 123 | 20% |
| 1990 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer
57 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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