2007 Ford Explorer Recalls

What To Do If Your Explorer Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 2007 Explorer take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2007 Explorer Recalls

• EQUIPMENT Recall for 2007 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 03 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10E043000
  • Number Affected 294

  Summary: Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.

  Consequence: An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.

  Fix: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10E043000 »

• VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Recall for 2007 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 11 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E104000
  • Number Affected 1,657

  Summary: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "Glazing Materials."

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.

  Fix: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on January 15, 2008.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E104000 »

• STEERING Recall for 2007 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced APRIL 25 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V181000
  • Number Affected 11

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: This condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V181000 »