2007 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 208 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10490857 — filed 01/03/2013
“NOTICED WATER WHILE RAINING WAS COMING FROM THE LIGHTING/HEATING PANEL AT TOP-ROOF PANEL THAT CONTROLS HEATING, AIR AND LIGHTS AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. WATER CONTINUED…”NHTSA complaint 10488040 — filed 12/11/2012
“WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT MOVED TO THE FULL BACK POSITION. THIS AS HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED MANY TIMES IN THE PASS…”NHTSA complaint 10475809 — filed 09/18/2012
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Ford Explorer have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Ford Explorer: 22 of 208 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Ford Explorer have in total?
208 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
