2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 100
Latest campaign: Apr 25, 2007

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	1	Apr 25, 2007	07V181000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 25, 2007Latest campaign


Apr 25, 200707V181000	Steering THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V181000 What's wrong ON 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 IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE. Risk THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Campaign NHTSA 07V181000 · Apr 25, 2007

Apr 25, 200707V181000

Steering

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07V181000

What's wrong: ON 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 IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign: NHTSA 07V181000 · Apr 25, 2007

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component100

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

100Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	23	23	2	1	2
Electrical system	14	14	0	1	0
Service brakes	13	13	1	0	0
Engine	11	11	1	0	0
Tires	10	10	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	10	10	0	0	0
Hydraulic	10	10	1	0	0
Suspension	4	4	1	0	2
Steering	4	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	4	2	0	1
Wheels	4	4	0	0	0
Visibility	4	4	0	0	0
Air bags	3	3	2	0	5
Exterior lighting	3	3	0	0	0

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Tire pressure monitoring system will incorrectly display tire sensor fault after driving over 55mph for approximately 15 miles After repeated repair attempts, Ford dealer has not been able to fix it and the TPMS is in…”
Filed 10/09/2024 · ODI 11618847
Suspension
“The contact owned a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the driver's side rear tire had seized due to a fractured rear…”
Filed 05/27/2022 · ODI 11466453
Steering
“Issue feb 2018 - present I bought my 2nd- hand 2007 ford sport trac in february 2018, from the original owner.”
Filed 02/17/2020 · ODI 11309675

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recent, 07V181000 (reported April 25, 2007), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 100 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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