2007 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 5% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,728 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I went to pull out from the store but my steering wheel wouldn't turn. When we opened the hood, we saw the power steering belt hanging off. Had my car towed to the shop and when the mechanic took a look he saw that the whole power steering unit was hanging down and the bolt was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11098068, filed 2018-05, 187,157 miles“The truck swerves and maneuvers to each other side especially on the expressway. This has almost let me to numerous car accidents on the expressway its drives and slides whichever way it wants and I have no control over it.”
NHTSA complaint #10823734, filed 2016-02, 82,000 miles“Vehicle interior lights would come on when the car would hit a bump. Problem would be temporary resolved by jingling the keys. At one point during this, car shut off after hitting a bump while driving. Took it in and the tumblers in the ignition needed to be replaced (as seen with the recent chevy recalls). Replaced ignition switch and problem has not occurred since.”
NHTSA complaint #10626228, filed 2014-08, 80,000 miles“Multiple problems engine light keeps coming on with different issues all within the last 6 months. I have had to have the thermostat housing unit replaced because it cracked, the transmission serviced and re calibrated, replaced the shift solenoid pack because truck would not accelerate and shifted hard. Felt like it was going to stall out. The power steering pressure switch replaced due to power steering leak and the sway bar link repaired because it came loose. Fuel filter replaced due to engine light code indicated issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726946, filed 2015-06, 81,457 miles“Driving home after picking up daughter from school when the steering just gave out without any warning resulting in a collision with another car in the opposite lane.”
NHTSA complaint #10609150, filed 2014-07, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V181000Apr 25, 2007On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. This condition could result…Covers: Ford Explorer 2007, Explorer Sport Trac 2007
Related service bulletins
- 10148819Oct 2, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
- 10022296Jul 25, 2007Lower steering column shaft pop/clunk noise.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 28 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 | 76 | 4% |
| 2016 | 532 | 22% |
| 2015 | 347 | 19% |
| 2014 | 500 | 30% |
| 2013 | 836 | 37% |
| 2012 | 360 | 43% |
| 2011 | 742 | 62% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 9% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 41 | 3% |
| 2003 | 27 | 2% |
| 2002 | 155 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 6% |
| 2000 | 40 | 4% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 70 | 4% |
| 1997 | 33 | 2% |
| 1996 | 47 | 3% |
| 1995 | 52 | 6% |
| 1994 | 24 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 2% |
| 1992 | 25 | 4% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
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 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 27, 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