2007 Ford Explorer Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 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.
“Inside interior lights failing to turn off after vehicle is started then coming on at random times while driving,not such a distraction during daylight hours but at night I feel its a dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10373664, filed 2011-01, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was no light indication on the gear shifter. At night, he is unable to tell whether the vehicle is in park, neutral, or drive. He took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and was informed that there were no electrical bolts in the vehicle because it was designed in that manner. The contact called numerous dealers and they all confirmed that the vehicle was manufactured in this manner. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10274711, filed 2009-06, 36,000 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 6 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer
57 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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