2007 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 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.
“Car was parked and upon returning to vechicle attempted to shift from park to drive. Brake was engaged, brake lights were on had difficulty shifting, could not get the vehicle in drive. After about 3 attempts, it worked. Called dealer on the following monday since this was a sat. Nite. Scheduled diagnostics for 3/17/11. Kept having this issue intermittently (more often then not) until drop off. Vehicle around 8:00 a.m. Was notified around 2 p.m. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393220, filed 2011-03, 56,800 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“Was driving from work to pick up daughter from soccer approx 2 miles away. Started hearing a noise that sounded maybe like something was stuck in hubcap..noise seemed to be more noticeable when vehicle was braking or slowing down. Drove approx. Another 10 miles before parking the vehicle for the night. Next morning(sat) called our local dealer to see if they could get it in to look at it. Service states that the sway bar is loose and that two of the 5 bolts that hold the wheel in place on the driver's side rear were sheared off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359874, filed 2010-10, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the contact noticed that the vehicle road performance was extremely poor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to determine the cause of failure. The dealer replaced the four tires at the manufactures expense. Recently, the contact stated that the tires exhibited premature wear and stated that the tires would need to be replaced again after only riding on them for eighteen months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10373977, filed 2011-01, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into two parked vehicles. The vehicle was towed and the dealer stated that the ball joint failed and caused the wheel to detach from the vehicle. There were no warnings prior to the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact wants further inspection. The current and failure mileages were 16,000. Updated 02/12/08. The consumer stated the wheel fell off prior to the collision, causing it to veer to the right and crash into park cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215326, filed 2008-01, 16,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 14 | 12% |
| 2022 | 13 | 5% |
| 2021 | 15 | 3% |
| 2020 | 36 | 3% |
| 2019 | 11 | 4% |
| 2018 | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 | 58 | 3% |
| 2016 | 73 | 3% |
| 2015 | 83 | 5% |
| 2014 | 103 | 6% |
| 2013 | 79 | 4% |
| 2012 | 22 | 3% |
| 2011 | 24 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 63 | 6% |
| 2002 | 422 | 13% |
| 2001 | 43 | 11% |
| 2000 | 62 | 7% |
| 1999 | 65 | 5% |
| 1998 | 111 | 6% |
| 1997 | 105 | 6% |
| 1996 | 97 | 7% |
| 1995 | 93 | 11% |
| 1994 | 65 | 5% |
| 1993 | 59 | 6% |
| 1992 | 60 | 9% |
| 1991 | 33 | 5% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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