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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Explorer Sport Trac.

Body SUV

The 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a body-on-frame SUV that requires 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. Its reliability record shows 100 total owner complaints and a single recall, with the Power Train cited as the most frequent problem area. Within the model’s 2002–2010 history, the 2007 year sits between the peak complaint year of 2002 and the low of 2009, indicating a moderate but not exceptional reliability standing for its generation.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-65R18OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	210.2 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	72 in
Wheelbase	130.3 in
Curb weight	4515 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.0-11.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5 Pints, rear
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.6 Pints, Rear
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	17.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 if equipped with drain plug ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	203 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	184 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.040-0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	25.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	10

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.94 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	489-196 °F
Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194-201 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	30-40
RPM	30-40 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs / 53 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	122 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	53 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	122 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.100 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.45 in / 1.145 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

17 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., step 2: 85 degrees SOHC

33 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

89 ft. lbs., step 2: loosen one turn 37 ft. lbs. step 3: 90

89 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	24 ft. lbs.	24 ft. lbs
2	turn 80 degrees	80 degrees
3	turn 80

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

1	M12 bolts	9 ft. lbs
2	M12 bolts	18 ft. lbs
3	M8 bolts	24 ft. lbs
4	M12 bolts	90 degrees
5	M12 bolts	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

10 ft. lbs., Step 2: 52

10 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59

15 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18

1.5 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

25 ft. lbs., Step 2: 67-75

25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (lubricate) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data places the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in the low-complaint latter half of a steep generation-wide decline, with 100 owner complaints representing a dramatic drop from the 3,620 reported in 2002 and the 568 logged in 2005, while recalls fell to just one and investigations to one. Although 2007 still exceeds the 23 complaints recorded in 2008 and the six in 2009, its federal footprint remained far smaller than that of the early model years and consistent with the subdued volumes that persisted through 2010. The generation’s arc shows a sharp downward trend in complaints, recalls, and technical service bulletins from 2002 onward, and 2007 sits firmly in the lower-complaint phase of that curve. For 2007 specifically, the most frequently cited complaint areas were Power Train, Electrical System, Tires, and Engine & Engine Cooling, and the data includes eight crash-related and two fire-related complaints without specifying root causes. With only one recall and one investigation on record and complaint volumes well below those of the early years, 2007 stands out as one of the stronger used-buying choices in this lineup.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

100

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 100 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train16

Electrical System9

Tires9

Engine & Engine Cooling8

Engine7

Service Brakes, Hydraulic6

Suspension3

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07V181000SteeringReported 25/04/2007

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… Remedy: 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 20-2233	2020-07-13	Structure	This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
DOR-S3J9G-11	2018-10-02	Steering	This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of…
SSM 47331	2018-06-01	Engine	Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Explorer Sport Trac take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C946-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Explorer Sport Trac have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.