2007 Ford Explorer Equipment Problems
1 owner-reported equipment complaint from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT
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.
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.
Owner Complaints (1)
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2007 FORD EXPLORER ? DUAL AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY: IN AUTO MODE (DURING COOLING PROCESS) VERY COLD AIR BLOWS INTO MY FACE THROUGH PANEL VENTS AND WARM AIR THROUGH THE VENTS IN FOOTWELL. NO FLOW DIRECTION CHANGE, NO RECIRCULATION AT ALL. AND I HEAR CLICKING NOISE FROM BEHIND THE DASH PANEL. WARM AIR BLOWS DOWN IN EVERY MODE (FACE, FACE-FEET, WINDSHIELD-FEET) THAT I CHOSE. I LEARNED FROM INTERNET IT'S A BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR PROBLEM AND IT'S BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 1995 FOR EXPLORER MODEL. OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER SAYS MY AC IS OK - NO FAILURES SHOWN BY SCANNER DEVICE. BUT I KNOW THERE IS THE PROBLEM - THE SCANNER SHOWS ONLY THE ACTUATOR MOTOR MOVE BUT NOT THE DOOR MOVE. MOTOR MAY BE OK AND THE GEAR MAY BE STRIPPED. THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO FIX IT. I KNOW IT?S A SAFETY PROBLEM ALSO BECAUSE SOME TIME THE BLEND DOOR WILL BREAK COMPLETELY AND MY WINDOWS WILL BE FROZEN IN WINTER. *TR