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2007 Ford Explorer Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 208 total for the year
Median mileage
123,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 0% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the automatic driver's seat would independently move backward and forward without being engaged. The failure recurred four times while the contact was driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic. The contact called the dealer and was advised that the seat failure was caused by a faulty door lock actuator. The door lock actuator would send faulty signals to the automatic driver's seat, indicating that the door was being opened and causing the driver's seat to move independently. …”

NHTSA complaint #10490857, filed 2013-01, 123,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202511%
202415%
202311%
202221%
202110%
202071%
201910%
201820%
201750%
201650%
201510%
201430%
2013161%
201110%
200710%
2005102%
2004232%
2003172%
2002502%
200121%
2000293%
1999332%
1998653%
1997322%
1996342%
1995111%
1994232%
1993131%
199241%
1991122%

Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer

Transmission and drivetrain
57 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Seats
24 complaints
Tires
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Wheels
10 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology