Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Ford Explorer

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 217 owner complaints on file.

Ford Explorer, 2006–2010 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V453000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,497
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-26
Owners notified
2007-08-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

IF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTACTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, IT MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TIGHTENED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3772,000 mi
Power train3289,500 mi
Seats2771,000 mi
Engine2185,000 mi
Steering1285,001 mi
Unknown or other11103,500 mi
Exterior lighting1070,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7100,000 mi
Wheels767,000 mi
Service brakes598,240 mi
Air bags470,000 mi
Seat belts470,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)377,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling329,150 mi
Interior lighting336,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission34,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic310,800 mi
Visibility330,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline295,250 mi
Suspension262,250 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Back over prevention: warnings1197,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition180,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system180,416 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility146,745 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1120 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch193 mi
Other/i am not sure1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit155,000 mi
Steering: column1—
Structure: body: door17,000 mi
Structure: frame and members17,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing190,000 mi
Tires111,300 mi
Visibility: windshield1124,000 mi

The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Ford Explorer recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.