2007 Ford Explorer - Consumer Discussions

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: Ford Explorer transmission problems [meme17]

  Written by: gagehatesford on Apr 1, 2013 12:47:38 PM

  2007 Mecury Mountaineer V6 AWD Problems began at 65,000 miles. Hard shift from Park to Reverse - Sometimes. Grinding action from 2nd to 3rd upshift - Always. Hard Thump from 2nd to 1st downshift - Always. Ford/Mercuriy Dealer Said didn't know but could update software for $100. Went with it but did not work. Multistate Transmission Said to rebuild it. AAMCO - Free diagnostic check, said they needed to do more ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer, 168,000 miles [twill15]

  Written by: dwood13 on Sep 24, 2012 5:10:42 PM

  The problem was with the computer. After I told them that there was a fix available from reading on these posts , the local dealer located a computer fix. I have had no problems since. Our car only has 50,000 miles on it and was a pain from day one. But is now good. D. Wood

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer, 168,000 miles [drwofford]

  Written by: twill15 on Sep 24, 2012 4:10:49 PM

  Can you provide any additional information on the problem that you were having with the vehicle when first driving - when first driving after it has set overnight or for a few hours, it does this thing like if you were to pump the accelerator while driving... bounces very annoying!! Were you able to resolve?

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer, 168,000 miles [nvbanker]

  Written by: drwofford on Dec 5, 2011 8:15:22 AM

  Thank you. Im def gonna take it somewhere to have someone look at it! Its just soo annoying!!

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer, 168,000 miles [drwofford]

  Written by: nvbanker on Dec 1, 2011 11:54:31 AM

  If it does it consistently, so you can demostrate it to the shop, it should be fixable, and possibly pretty cheaply. Some component is failing and causing this to happen. It may be easy. I'd give it a try, for sure. The hard ones to fix are the ones that rarely do it, and NEVER do it within 1000 feet of the mechanic....

• 2007 Ford Explorer, 168,000 miles

  Written by: drwofford on Nov 30, 2011 11:24:11 AM

  My explorer is doing some really weird things... I hope someone can help! When I first start it, it will rev up to almost the red sometimes it dies sometimes not. When I put it in gear it 'jerks' really hard almost feels like I hit something. When driving it shifts real hard in 1st and 2nd. Another thing, when first driving after it has set overnight or for a few ... Read More

2011 Ford Explorer

• Re: Back to the 2011 Explorer [nvbanker]

  Written by: occupant1 on Nov 30, 2011 8:04:37 AM

  If it had sliding doors it would be a minivan. And my wife would have a broken heart over it. I don't think Ford has anything with sliding doors anymore save for maybe the Econoline/E-Series. Freestar was killed off after what, 2007? Even the GM "minivans", the Traverse/Acadia/Enclave, they have regular opening doors. Although at the low end of the crossover/wagon/SUV/minivan range, even the little Mazda5 has sliders. I like it ... Read More

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission [jsaper]

  Written by: mike_pabros on Aug 30, 2011 8:36:32 AM

  No it's not a trans fan. It's making a little ticking noise on the trans. I talked to the ford dealer and they said I shoulnt have change the transmission oil if it wasn't done regularly. The sludge on the transmission was keeping the gears together. I talked to several mechanic and they said the same. But it still doesn't make sense to me why this would happen. I added some ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission [2bennett]

  Written by: jsaper on Aug 30, 2011 6:07:39 AM

  Are you sure it is a trans problem and not an excessively loud coolant fan,the coolant fan is the cause of thousands of trans complaints

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission [nvbanker]

  Written by: wwest on Jul 24, 2011 9:11:11 PM

  You might be in for a BIG surprise with the new Explorer/Taurus X/FreeStyle.

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission [2bennett]

  Written by: nvbanker on Jul 24, 2011 4:27:05 PM

  I really hate saying this, because I love my explorers, and have had 7 of 'em. However, I have had 2 with bad transmissions, an 04 and an 06. I have never been successful at getting them to run right once they go bad. I can't tell you why, the dealers have tried and tried, all under warranty. No luck. Eventually, just sold the cars and got another one. One may ... Read More

• 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission

  Written by: 2bennett on Jul 24, 2011 3:06:43 PM

  I am looking for any ideas I can find on a solution for this. I have a 2007 V6 Explorer Eddie Bauer with 140,000 miles. My transmission died recently, so I had it rebuilt. Ever since I got it back, I have had intermittent problems with the transmission going into reverse or first gear. It only happens one out of every 4 or 5 times. When I put it into gear, ... Read More

• Re: Ford Explorer transmission problems [igozoomzoom]

  Written by: meme17 on Jul 19, 2011 7:03:48 PM

  I have a 2007 Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer that turned 4 years old last month. It had 63,000 miles on it when I brought it in the first time for hard shifting of the transmission, couldn't get a domputer code and recommended a computer upgrade which we did. Problem continued and worsened. Brought it back the second time and still no code on the computer and recommended a transmission flush which ... Read More

2011 Ford Explorer

• Is this normal?

  Written by: cfalgout2000 on Apr 17, 2011 11:34:51 AM

  I notice that when I accelerate in my 2011 Ford explorer, that I can feel the vibration in the accelerator and in my steering wheel. Is this normal? The closest vehicle that I can compare this to is my 2007 Toyota RAV4. I don't seem to have this issue. Maybe because of the bigger vehicle and engine, as compared to the explorer, maybe this is normal. Thanks

• Re: Any 2011 Explorer moonroof tilt? - how far??? [djmgmail]

  Written by: nvbanker on Mar 27, 2011 2:45:44 PM

  I understand how you feel, but any car edition this new out has break out issues, even the top line Lexus did in 2007. Edmunds says Fords have been the least trouble prone new cars in their recent long term tests. (See Ford Flex L/T 70,000 mile test). This is why I waited until 09 to buy my Lexus, and I'll wait until probably 13 to buy my next Explorer. I ... Read More

Ford Explorer Power Port Problems

• Re: 2004 Ford Explorer XLT Cigar Lighter Issue [taze]

  Written by: damon10 on Jan 11, 2011 10:25:51 AM

  I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sports Trac and having this same issue. Just bought it two days ago from the dealer and the power points don't work now. I checked the fuses labeled 21 and 25 (Front Power Point and Read Power Point) and both fuses are fine. I went as far as replacing the fuses just in case and still no luck. I'm getting the run around from the ... Read More

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: Ford Explorer transmission problems [emmiec]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 10, 2011 12:25:30 AM

  My mom has a 2007 Eddie Bauer 2WD V6 that is having the same problem. It has 118k miles on it, so there's no hope of any warranty repairs. But I've seem references to several TSBs that mentioned this and the recommended fix was to 'reprogram/reset the PCM" which hasn't been done. Is that something that a reputable independent repair shop could do or is the dealer my only option? If ... Read More

2011 Ford Explorer

• Almost here?

  Written by: occupant1 on Oct 16, 2010 6:59:28 PM

  I spoke with a salesperson two weeks ago at my local Ford shop in Hillsboro TX and she claimed they would be here in three weeks. So this coming week is the time I am going to do a lot of drive-bys to see if they showed up. They have two 2011 Edges in stock. I am told the Explorers they are getting are a Limited and an XLT, but both ... Read More

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Ford Explorer transmission problems

  Written by: emmiec on Jul 29, 2010 6:51:28 AM

  With the 2007 Ford Explorer (V8 Eddie Bauer) that we had we took it back to the dealer 5 times and either they "did a PCM update" to try to correct the problem or they said they could not duplicate the problem. The bumping, thumping at times was so violent that we actually would look to see if someone rear-ended us. We did get a exchange vehicle through the Lemon law ... Read More

• 2007 slight to harsh shift from 1st to 2nd & LOUD thump from fr end

  Written by: 07imanexplorer on Jul 27, 2010 5:33:27 PM

  Hello all, I am new to this forum so forgive me if I put too much or too little info in here. I need help. 2007 Ironman Explorer V8 with 20K miles. Since day one I have noticed a hesitation in shifting from 1-2. taken in numberous time for 1st couple of years, now I am starting to complain about it again. They have reprogrammed per bulletins, but state no new ... Read More

• Re: transmission lurching [2008explorer]

  Written by: emmiec on Jul 18, 2010 3:30:14 PM

  We had a 2007 Ford Explorer (Eddie Bauer) that did the same thing. Right before stopping the car would lurch or have a bump. If not coming to a complete stop and starting up again the vehicle would bump. We tried 5 times to have the car repaired and they failed to fix it. We went with the lemon law and won. We had the choice of what was wanted to ... Read More

Ford Explorer AWD 4WD Questions

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer front end grinding noise [fwoerner]

  Written by: fillr68 on Feb 15, 2010 4:45:16 AM

  wheel bearing hubs most likely ....are the tire tread flat across the tread pattern any heavy wear on the inside or outside my cause this sound..but the noise sounds like the bearing hubs are going bad...a fairly easy job...and this will engage the automatic 4 wheel drive...

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer front end grinding noise [fwoerner]

  Written by: jtruckergirl on Feb 14, 2010 8:01:24 PM

  Well for #1, the ford dealer sucks....they tried to sell me tires for that much too. I went to a local tire place an got a set of 4 mounted and balanced for $360 out the door for nexin's which are a real good beefy tire. If the tread if off jsut by a 1/4 of an inch it will cause your 4x4 to mess up. Dont let ford tell you ... Read More

• 2007 Ford Explorer front end grinding noise

  Written by: fwoerner on Feb 14, 2010 6:39:35 PM

  I bought my 2007 Explorer 4WD new and at about 30,000 miles if starting making a grinding/rubbing noise in the front end when I turned either right or left. At first I thought is was a tire rubbing but it's not. It doesn't do it all the time and it can go from quiet to very loud. Ford dealership told me it was the tire pressure and that I needed new ... Read More

Ford Explorer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 Ford Explorer Limited

  Written by: apowerz on Dec 21, 2009 6:08:25 PM

  Carman, I am coming the end of a lease on a 2007 Explorer LTD. The only extras are a reverse sensing system, a V8, and upgraded rims. The sticker on the car when I leased it was $37,800, and after rebates, the sale price was $32,800. I am looking into either buying out my lease or buying a new 2010 Explorer LTD, but the lowest sticker price that I can find ... Read More

Ford Explorer Air Conditioner and Heater Problems

• 2007 Ford Explorer ACC blows cold & hot

  Written by: mikerus on Jul 23, 2009 6:00:05 AM

  Have a 2007 Ford Explorer. Automatic AC blows cold trough upper vents and to the right footwell and it goes warm from left footwell. So the warmer my feet the colder air blows in my face. A local Ford dealer says: "That's the way it works". But it never worked this way till July, 17, 2009. Does anyone now what the problem is? Need help. Please.

'07 Ford Explorer (4WD) V8 vrs. V6

• '07 Ford Explorer (4WD) V8 vrs. V6

  Written by: camatt1 on Jan 19, 2009 5:25:52 PM

  I'm in the market for a '2007 Ford Explorer (4WD) Eddie Bauer V8, automatic and have noticed that the bulk of the Dealer Inventory has centered on V6 product. Does anyone have a statistical breakdown of how many Explorer V8's were produced as opposed to V6's during '2007,..as it seems almost 3:1 ratio of V6 availability in the marketplace vrs. V8 offerings. It could be the low horsepower on a recent ... Read More

Ford Explorer Starting and Stalling Problems

• Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [aarchdale]

  Written by: cl3 on Jun 11, 2008 10:57:37 AM

  I have been experiencing this since Fall of 2007. Just got it back from the dealer after they had it 2 days and found nothing. It stalled. I have kept a log of mileage, date, speed, weather conditions. The only common thread is that it always happens at 30 to 35 mph and while not accelerating. And it starts right up after stalling. Ford consumer relations cannot help. OK, so there ... Read More

Ford Explorer Air Conditioner and Heater Problems

• Re: 2007 Explorer XLT cold dash.... [jilltentinger]

  Written by: fordexploreguy on May 14, 2008 9:30:04 PM

  I have a 99 explorer that had the broken blend door problem. No help from Ford on the issue! I found a kit on ebay called Heatertreater. It was easy to install, and saved me a ton! This guy is a genius. :)

Ford Explorer Starting and Stalling Problems

• Re: Maybe solved [aarchdale]

  Written by: onefreedude on May 6, 2008 8:44:37 AM

  My 2006 Explorer started stalling with no warning at around 18,700 miles in sept. 2007.The explorer has stalled many times and i have brought it into my local ford dealership to be serviced 6 times right up until april 2008.The dealer keeps saying there are no codes in the system.The ford dealer called ford motor company and they were told some drivers had their throttle plates replaced for stalling but no ... Read More

Ford Explorer Air Conditioner and Heater Problems

• Re: 2007 Explorer XLT cold dash.... [393clevor]

  Written by: jilltentinger on Apr 17, 2008 5:11:30 PM

  I don't have the same problem but I can verify that the Ford mechanics at the dealer ship are stupid. I had a whistling sound in my 2003 Explorer in cold weather when I accelerated. It was under warranty so I took it in about five different times and they couldn't "duplicate" the sound. I told them it happened every morning when I pulled out of my driveway so come over ... Read More

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

• You can drive without the gear shift level

  Written by: wuppa on Apr 7, 2008 10:17:42 AM

  I have 2004 Ford Explorer XLT. Toward the end of year 2007 my gear shift level just broke off, but I am driving around the car without any problems. It might be inconvenient for some, but basically what you have to do is have a mechanic pull off the covering on the steering column, and remove the broken gear shift level. You can then manually push forward and pull backward on ... Read More

Ford Explorer Air Conditioner and Heater Problems

• Re: 2007 Explorer XLT cold dash.... [393clevor]

  Written by: 393clevor on Mar 20, 2008 8:30:00 AM

  ExplorerX Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 15-March 08 Member No.: 2,997 Ok here’s the whole story……. I bought the 07 knowing it needed a good cleaning, the sales manager that was driving it spilled a beer in it or it belonged to a drunk… who knows. Anyways I took it to the dealer for a recon and to check this cold dash problem I have. I told the service writer ... Read More

• 2007 Explorer XLT cold dash....

  Written by: 393clevor on Mar 15, 2008 6:07:27 PM

  Bought the car and loved it, drove for a few days with no problems except for the beer smell. One cold cold morning must have been 19 degrees out I noticed the ride to work was a little chilly..30 miles. I took it for not letting it warm up enough and went about my way.. The next day it was 19 degrees out so I started it early so it was ... Read More

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission [kiks]

  Written by: tkmangham on Jan 24, 2008 6:27:10 AM

  I bought the 2007 ironman explorer. It is back at the dealership for the 3rd time with this transmission problem and it is a v8. THey have had it for about a week now and still can't tell me when they will be done with it.

Ford Explorer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2007 explorer Eddie Bauer

  Written by: islandguy3 on Jan 19, 2008 5:47:18 PM

  Hi everyone, I have found a 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 at a local dealership. It is new its MSRP is 42000 I was wondering what I should offer for it. I know there is a 4000 rebate and 1000 in marketing support for ford to the dealer. The Invoice is 39000, Any Ideas I was thinking 10000 of the sticker was a good offer any thoughts thanks to all

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Explorer lease questions?

  Written by: tawright4 on Jan 9, 2008 5:24:04 PM

  Car_man -- I am shopping hard for a 2008 Explorer to lease. I am in the Columbus Ohio area, the dealerships seem to have a week inventory of 2008 Explorers. Some are offering 2007 Explorers up to $8000 off MSRP. Here are my questions: 1. What areas of the US are the Ford Explorer Lease programs better? 2. When Leasing who gets the rebates? Example --- newspaper ad says "buy now ... Read More

• Re: lease explorer.. [Car_man]

  Written by: tawright4 on Nov 17, 2007 5:06:12 PM

  Car_man -- I am shopping hard for a 2008 Explorer to lease. I am in the Columbus Ohio area, the dealerships seem to have a week inventory of 2008 Explorers. Some are offering 2007 Explorers up to $8000 off MSRP. Here are my questions: 1. What areas of the US are the Ford Explorer Lease programs better? 2. When Leasing who gets the rebates? Example --- newspaper ad says "buy now ... Read More

Ford Extended Service Plan

• Ford Extended Service Plan

  Written by: jecouey on Nov 12, 2007 4:21:38 PM

  I have a 2003 Ford Explorer NBX that I bought new in OCT 2002. When I found out in late 2004 that I would be moving overseas for a few years, I purchased PremiumCare Extended Service Plan from Ford because I did not want the person I was leaving the Explorer with to have any worries. To make a long story short and to get to the point, I had two ... Read More

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 and newer

• Re: follow up on 2006 harsh and abrupt shifting

  Written by: 66isgr8 on Nov 10, 2007 4:51:49 PM

  I have had my 2007 Ford Explorer V8 in the shop 6 times for the abrupt shifting. They have reprogrammed a few times and replaced the megatronic controller (computer that controls the shifting). Just yesterday I had the new programming (the one they promised mid November) done (it just came out this week). So far, so good. It shifts a lot smoother, but I am not ready to "sign off" on ... Read More

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: lease explorer.. [mgc1]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 8, 2007 3:21:15 AM

  Greetings mgc1. Since you are new to leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. Let's take a look at the deal that you were quoted. The Explorer that you're interested in probably has a spread of around $2,500 between its full MSRP and its ... Read More

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 and newer

• Re: follow up on 2006 harsh and abrubt shifting [gldnbr2]

  Written by: sacmtnr on Nov 3, 2007 9:56:23 AM

  I found this on several other Mountaineer forums. Apparently Ford will be comming out with yet another update in mid-November. Let's all hope this one actually does something. "Special Service Messages 20005 2006-2007 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac -- various transmission shift quality symptoms - 6R60 Trans - temporary, do not attempt to repair Some 2006-2007 Explorer 4DR/Mountaineers and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 6R60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance ... Read More

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Gear shift lever broken-Ford Expl 2002 -please help ! [bn3757]

  Written by: paul7281 on Sep 28, 2007 5:31:31 PM

  Hi bn3757, paul7281, Was the steering column you had replaced used? I called every auto wrecker and used parts house in California and parts Nevada, from San Francisco to Reno and north to Redding and down to Bakersfield. Every 02 ford explorer steering column, I found had the same problem with the gear shift lever broken. Only two I saw that looked to be good. I took a toothbrush with a ... Read More

Ford Explorer Seats

• Re: Ford Explorer 2007 "Preferred Suede" Inserts [jgassett]

  Written by: driversrus on Aug 14, 2007 10:13:49 PM

  I have a 2006 with suede and had no problems cleaning them (even when I got grease on them). I like them because they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 and newer

• Re: 2007 Mountaineer AWD [nbx]

  Written by: nbx on Jul 24, 2007 9:04:33 PM

  Can you reply to your own post? Ha! Thanks for the insight. Just today Ford agreed to spring for the third rearend in our 2003 Explorer XLT, 4wd 4.6L, 3.73 with TT package, safety canopy. Hate to part with such nice vehicle due to all around performance. Modest to poor gas mileage is main negative. Like the 2007 Mountaineer AWD/Explorer 4wd due to new seats, brakes, rear handling, better NVH control. ... Read More

• 2007 Mountaineer AWD

  Written by: nbx on Jul 23, 2007 8:19:03 PM

  Would like for nvbanker or some of the regulars to post their take on the Mountaineer AWD system versus the 4wd currently used for Explorer. Just for demo rides the AWD in the V-6 2007 Mountaineer seems to be working really well and would be ideal for the wife's suburban use, light snow in Tennessee. No off-road at all for her. We have 2004 Expedition NBX with 5.4L and 2003 Ford ... Read More

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission [kiks]

  Written by: 06explorerv8 on Jun 22, 2007 9:05:39 PM

  unless I overlooked something,all of those problems were v6 which comes standard with ford 5 speed trans.Starting in 2006 and with 2007 the explorer has the new 3 valve V8 coupled with a 6speed trans standard. I have a 2006 Eddie Bauer and so far no problems. I had a 2004 4.0 V6 which did have a recall. It would hesitate going into reverse and then jerk. but they resolved that ... Read More

Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

• Re: Explorer dash lights came on while wife was driving [jakespoon1]

  Written by: aarchdale on Jun 22, 2007 12:09:07 PM

  Did you ever resolve problem, my 2006 Explorer is cutting out and same deal Ford cannot find codes.This is becoming quite scary.Has been happening since Feb 2007

Ford Explorer Starting and Stalling Problems

• 2006 Stalling Explorer

  Written by: aarchdale on Jun 20, 2007 1:08:40 AM

  My 2006 Explorer started stalling with no warning at around 18000 miles in Feb 2007. I have had discussions with Ford since and the car has been in to two dealerships in NC.They have no codes coming up and cannot replicate the problem. This happens at all speeds and when it does I lose power steering and it can be very scary.I have avoided 2 accidents so far.When the car comes ... Read More

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Problem with the 2006 Explorer [ad1329]

  Written by: aarchdale on Jun 20, 2007 12:53:22 AM

  I have been having problems with stalling on my 2006 Explorer since the end of Feb 2007.Car stalls without warning at any speed, low or high with resultant loss of power steering.Has been very scary and has been in to 2 dealerships for a total of 3 weeks to check codes.They cannot replicate problem which is very frustrating and am at the point where Ford do not believe me.This problem happens ... Read More

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 EB Explorer Lease question [luckycait]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 8, 2007 2:19:54 AM

  Hi luckycait. You are currently $9,000 upside down on your Solara. Ouch . Unless you really need to get an SUV for some reason, like your family is expanding it would really ne in your best interest to wait until you are less upside down on your car to get something new. If you really have to get a new vehicle now, the Explorer is a good one to go with ... Read More

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• 2007 Ford Explorer Transmission

  Written by: kiks on May 30, 2007 7:37:00 AM

  Hi guys! I'm new to this forum. I am planning to buy the 2007 Ford Explorer Limited (V8) and was a bit concerned about the transmission isues reported on this forum. Can anyone tell me if these problems have been resolved for the 2007 model year? Thanks.

Ford Explorer Seats

• Re: Ford Explorer 2007 "Preferred Suede" Inserts [jgassett]

  Written by: zeeman84 on May 28, 2007 1:45:26 PM

  I have had no problem keeping mine clean on my one year old Eddie Bauer.

• Ford Explorer 2007 "Preferred Suede" Inserts

  Written by: jgassett on May 27, 2007 2:19:20 PM

  I'm in the market for an '07 Eddie Bauer--are the Preferred Suede inserts available on some as easy to clean as the regular leather seats? They definitely look more comfortable, but I'm concerned about how it will look after repeated wear and any spills.

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 EB Explorer Lease question [Car_man]

  Written by: luckycait on May 9, 2007 4:57:01 PM

  Hi Carman I'm wondering if anyone could help me out! We are getting a deal and I'm wondering if it's very good? Explorer XLT Leather package Convience Package 3rd seat Climate package Running Boards 6 disk changer MSRP $31,120 We have the Ford X Plan so that make s the price $29,957 We have an '04 Toyota Solara SE Sport that blue books at $12300 but he only wants to give ... Read More

• Re: 2007 EXPLORER LEASE [jennian]

  Written by: Car_man on May 7, 2007 3:28:26 AM

  Hi jennian. The Ford Explorer's lease program varies by trim level, region, term, and mileage allowance. I would be happy to give you an idea of what the lease program for the truck that you are interested in is like right now, but in order for me to do so I need you to tell me exactly what Explorer you want, i.e. an XLT 2WD, an Eddie Bauer 4WD, etc..., what ... Read More

• Re: Explorer money factors and residuals [4jeeps]

  Written by: Car_man on May 7, 2007 3:26:18 AM

  Hi 4jeeps. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are 4.0% and 43%, respectively in most areas. This truck's lease program is slightly better in certain regions. If you tell me what state you are in I can tell you if you are in an area that has an enhanced lease program ... Read More

Ford Explorer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• New 2007 Explorer Buying Experience

  Written by: 12ga on Apr 16, 2007 8:53:16 AM

  Hello, I ordered a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 from a local dealer on March 28th. I tend to order my vehicles rather than take what's on the lot so that I don't end up paying for options I don't want, and ensure that I get the ones I do want. I ordered a 4-door 4x4 XLT, dark blue pearl metallic and paid invoice for the base truck ($26,078) and added ... Read More

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer XLT Ironman Package lease info? [vballny23]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 27, 2007 4:33:43 AM

  Greetings vballny23. Ford's current lease program for the 2007 Explorer varies by region. Looking at your user id, I suspect that you are in New York. I will provide you with the lease program for that area. Let me know if this is not where you live. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with 12,000 miles ... Read More

• 2007 Ford Explorer XLT Ironman Package lease info?

  Written by: vballny23 on Feb 16, 2007 6:19:35 AM

  I am looking into leasing a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4 with Ironman Package and optional 3rd row for 39 months, 12K miles/yr. Can you let me know the rent charge and residual for this vehicle? The MSRP on the car is $30,660 and I am working off a price $500 over invoice $29,288. Then, taking off the $3500 lease cash, negotiated cost would be $25,788.

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• ford explorer downshift issues

  Written by: giannag on Feb 11, 2007 8:59:09 AM

  I too bought a 2006 ford explorer EB addition in Sept 2006. I brought it in for the first time in Oct. 2006 with downshift issues..they replaced the computer chip...it was fine for about a month then brought it back again in Nov.2006 and they reprogrammed the chip...again fine about a month until it started having the shifting problems again. I brought it back in Dec. 2006 and they said they ... Read More

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer Real World MPG

• Re: Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer: MPG-Real World Numbers [steve_]

  Written by: fordenvy on Feb 4, 2007 11:32:39 PM

  2004 Explorer XLT 4WD 4.0L V6. HI-22.02, LO-11.72, AVG-17.34. 1/20/2006-1/20/2007. Gotten 22 MPG on a trip, and 12 MPG 4WDing. Overall this gas mileage sucks.

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: 2006 Ford Explorer EB V8 [ssandefer]

  Written by: reck on Jan 30, 2007 4:08:03 PM

  we did the lemon law with our 2006 limited v8-- they even replaced the transmission! Ford did step up and did the right thing... replaced our 2006 with a 2007 fully loaded... it was worth the wait and trouble.... my recommedation is document, document document!

• Re: Ford Explorer Downshift Issue [ayarbo1]

  Written by: msc1 on Jul 30, 2007 8:27:46 AM

  We had the program update as well on our 2006 Eddie Baur Explorer. Worked fine for a couple of weeks then back to the same jerking when the gears shift. We finally traded it in for a 2007 Edge which we love, so far.

• Re: Ford Explorer Downshift Issue [nvbanker]

  Written by: ayarbo1 on Jul 24, 2007 6:35:04 AM

  I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac w/4.6L and my truck was doing this until I got the PCM program updated. To resolve the issues that everyone is referring to take your 2006/2007 Explorer to the Ford service departmaent and reference TSB 07-10-12 which was released by Ford on May 14, 2007. It resolves the shifting issues everyone is experienceing. After you have done this, please come back and post ... Read More

• Ford Explorer Downshift Issue

  Written by: driversrus on Jul 23, 2007 7:39:39 PM

  I have a 2006 Eddie Bauer with 17k on it. It was running fine until it it about 15k and now the transmission abrubtly from 2nd to 1st gear just before you stop. For those of you who have never experienced it, it feels as if someone just tapped your car from behind. I have a relative who works for Ford and he said all of the 2006 and 2007 Explorers ... Read More

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: Where to find the current residual value 07 XLT Explorer [scottduffie]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 11, 2007 2:57:03 AM

  I can give you an idea of what this truck's current lease program is like, scottduffie. Its current program varies by region. For consumers who are outside of the New York and Detroit areas, Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are 5.0% and 45%, respectively. This truck's 12,000 mile per year ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Lease Offer... [pulleydog]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 11, 2007 2:48:08 AM

  You're welcome, pulleydog. Let me know if you have any questions when your truck arrives. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

• Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [pgrandage]

  Written by: msc1 on Apr 25, 2007 5:55:32 AM

  The dealership which now has my Explorer for the 4th time is trying to persuade us to not go the lemon law route. Says they will give us a good deal on a 2007, similar to what we would get going through the lemon law. They haven't shown me any numbers yet, and they would have to give me a great deal on SOMETHING OTHER THAN AN EXPLORER which has the ... Read More

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 and newer

• 2006 Explorer V8 6000 mile report

  Written by: panzer on Dec 22, 2006 2:18:40 PM

  2006 Explorer XLT, 4wd V8, leather, heated seats, audiophile sound, rear air, 3rd seat, tow hitch, 16" wheels, Michelin Cross Terrains. Traded a 2004 VW Touareg. Average mileage is about 15.5 to 16.5 mpg on regular. About 19 to 21 on trips. Definitely nothing to write home about, but the v8 motor is smooth, powerful and is an important part of the fun-to-drive factor for the car. The six speed auto ... Read More

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Lease Offer... [Car_man]

  Written by: pulleydog on Dec 5, 2006 3:29:55 PM

  Hi Carman, Thanks for your reply and thoughts about the lease. This is actually going to be a special order vehicle that won't be arriving from the factory until sometime in January. We're hoping that the incentives will be better next month. Currently $2500 rebate here in MA. We're going from a Mercury to a Ford and unfortunately, we will likely NOT be eligible for an owner loyalty rebate because of ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Ford Explorer Lease Offer... [pulleydog]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 4, 2006 3:03:45 AM

  Hi pulleydog. You certainly don't appear to be "Leasing Challenged" at all. You were smart enough to get all of the important information about the vehicle that you are considering leasing. This is very important. This truck's lease program varies by region, but the lease rate that you posted looks about right to me. Furthermore, the selling price that you were quoted looks excellent. You were able to negotiate a $2,000 ... Read More

• 2007 Ford Explorer Lease Offer...

  Written by: pulleydog on Dec 2, 2006 4:42:46 PM

  Hi CarMan - Let me know what you think of this... 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer MSRP: $36045 Selling Price: $34000 Taxes & Fees: $595 SubTotal: $34595 Current Red Carpet Lease Rebate: $2500 Total: $32095 15K miles per year / 39 month Lease Leasing Finance Rate = 3% Taxes & Fees Paid at Inception: $270 Monthly Payment Breakdown - Base Payment: $467.10 Local Excise Tax: $36.56 Sales/Use Tax: $25.18 Total Monthly ... Read More

• How does this lease sound?

  Written by: explrltd on Nov 29, 2006 4:19:25 AM

  2007 Ford Explorer Limited. Total MSRP 40,825.00. 24 months, 12K/year -selling price 38,800.00, rebate 3,500.00 (2,500.00 ford and 1,000.00 customer return) aqu fee 595.00 reg fee 255.00 cap cost 35324.00 upfront fees 2,560.12 (my out of pocket) payment 509.34 Does this sound good?

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 and newer

• Towing with the Mountaineer - Incorrect Specs???

  Written by: pulleydog on Nov 6, 2006 7:02:49 PM

  This is as much a question as it is Informational. Unless I'm mistaken, I think Mercury has made an error in the towing capacity they quote for the Mountaineer. Several phone calls and e-mails to dealerships and to Mercury have gone, essentially, unanswered. I wanted to share this for those that use the vehicle for what it was intended (utility) and specifically for towing. The 2007 brochure states the towing capacity ... Read More

Ford Explorer Lease Questions

• Re: Residual & Money factor on 06 Limited for zip code 60543 [chitown03]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 1, 2006 3:07:05 AM

  Hi chitown03. I believe that Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are 4.5% and 49%, respectively in the Chicago area. As you can see, Ford Credit publishes lease rates instead of money factors for the vehicles that it leases. You can convert its published lease rates into approximate money factor equivalents ... Read More

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 and newer

• Does anybody know

  Written by: marsha7 on Oct 17, 2006 6:49:14 PM

  if Ford redesigned the "door handle problem" of the 2006 Explorer/M'eer in the 2007 model?

• Ford explorer for a single person?

  Written by: heavensoldier on Aug 19, 2006 4:31:17 PM

  Hello I was thinking about getting the 2007 explorer. But I was wondering is it to big for a single person? I may be going to a FBI job in atlanta and is the explorer to big for that type of city driving if i'm usually going to be by myself? I usually drive alone except when family comes over so is the explorer to big? Should I focus on the ... Read More

• Re: New Ford designs all around the Explorer [fsmmcsi]

  Written by: chuck1 on May 21, 2006 9:08:34 PM

  "Very soon, Ford will be out with the redesigned 2007 Expedition (regular and long versions) and Navigator, the new 2007 Edge and MKX, the redesigned Escape and Mariner, the redesigned Freestyle, the Mazda CX-7, and the Mazda CX-9" Mazda - while not extremely daring they are on the right track with their designs. We will have to wait and see what Ford comes up with the Expedition and others. However, Ford ... Read More

• New Ford designs all around the Explorer

  Written by: fsmmcsi on May 21, 2006 5:57:17 PM

  nvbanker - I agree that the new GM SUVs, especially the Escalade, look nice on the exterior, but they still have solid rear axles and a lousy 3rd row design, plus very high prices. Very soon, Ford will be out with the redesigned 2007 Expedition (regular and long versions) and Navigator, the new 2007 Edge and MKX, the redesigned Escape and Mariner, the redesigned Freestyle, the Mazda CX-7, and the Mazda ... Read More

Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer 2005 and earlier

• Re: CR has that East Coast Bias. [mschmal]

  Written by: moeharri on Mar 4, 2006 10:05:55 AM

  Imagine that you've owned many cars including mostly American and some Asian...now imagine that the American car quality has been declining and Asian has been increasing (from an already high standard). Well, I don't have to imagine too hard, because that is what I'm going through right now. I have tried GM, Ford, and Toyota in the last 10 years, and after we sell our 2003 Explorer (for a new 2007 ... Read More

• Re: interest-free loans [lateralg], MPG

  Written by: fsmmcsi on Oct 13, 2005 10:05:26 AM

  All true, but you also have a debt obligation which could affect your ability to purchase real estate. The 2007 GM Yukon and Tahoe with the 5.3 V8 with DOD achieve the same fuel mileage as the 2006 Explorer. I wonder how many people will go with the larger vehicles? Why does Ford not have DOD on their V8s?

• Release with bad rear end? Toyota reliability.

  Written by: fsmmcsi on Jun 17, 2005 8:59:00 PM

  Unless the rear end is singing from the factory, how are they to know it is bad? It took several thousand miles for the problem to show up, and it was probably an assembly defect. It was fixed promptly, so it certainly did not bother me. If anything, all of the evidence above suggests that Ford has improved dramatically. I just do not buy the Toyota reliability myth. Why do they ... Read More

• Re: Forum activity?? [lateralg]

  Written by: steve_ on Apr 22, 2005 6:22:59 PM

  Well, here's a few more discussions; feel free to jump in and get some dialogue going! Ford Explorer: Problems & Solutions Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer: Prices Paid & Buying Experience 2006 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer 2007 Explorer Sport Trac (ok, that may say Explorer, but it's a pickup...) Steve, Host