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Major Problems with Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Explorer Sport Trac. Older Explorer Sport Trac vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems by years

2010 25 2009 3 2008 21 2007 97 2005 61 2004 81 2003 76 2002 141 2001 166

Worst Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems

RACK
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac October 16, 2005 Victims: 3 Mileage: 34000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the steering wheel locked up and the control of the vehicle was lost resulting in an accident and injuries. the recirculation ball and the rack and pinion failed causing the steering to lock up. the dealer and the manufacturer were alerted of the incident. the consumer came around a corner and suddenly lost control of the vehicle, the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident 5 months prior, and he believed the vehicle may have not been properly fixed which may have caused the accident. the ...

SIDE/WINDOW
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac June 9, 2006 Victims: 3 Mileage: 2000 miles

Side impact on drivers door @ 20 mph, side airbags failed to deploy; yet all airbags on the vehicle(concorde) hitting me deployed. ford say nothing is wrong....*nm

SERVICE BRAKES
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac February 10, 2017 Victims: 2 Mileage: 125000 miles

Vehicle accelerated when the brake was deployed.

What is the most common problem with Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Explorer Sport Trac relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Explorer Sport Trac years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 66 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 57 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 44 POWER TRAIN 44 BODY 41 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 35 SUSPENSION 28 TIRES 28 ENGINE 28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23 AIR BAGS 23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 23 ENGINE 22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17 CRUISE CONTROL 17 FRAME AND MEMBERS 17 STEERING 16 WHEELS 14 FRONT 12 SEATS 12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11 SIDE/WINDOW 10 STRUCTURE 9 TREAD/BELT 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9 WIRING 8 RECLINER 8 SERVICE BRAKES 8 ROTOR 7 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7 LATCH 7 FRONTAL 6 GASOLINE 6 WINDSHIELD 5 EQUIPMENT 5 SIDEWALL 5 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 5 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 5 AIR CONDITIONER 4 SEAT BELTS 4 DELIVERY 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 CALIPER 3 SHOCK ABSORBER 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 SWITCH 3 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 DOOR 2 FUEL PUMP 2 MECHANICAL 2 RETRACTOR 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 PADS 2 STORAGE 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 PUMP 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 ROOF AND PILLARS 2 LATCH 2 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 2 LINKAGES 2 DELIVERY 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 VALVE 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 BUMPERS 1 FRONT 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 DISC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 REAR/OTHER 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 SWITCH 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 IGNITION 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 REAR 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 ARM 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 CABLES 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 INJECTORS 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 ELECTRICAL 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 RIM 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 FILLING/CHARGING 1 COLUMN 1 CABLES 1 FUEL RAIL 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 UPPER ARM 1 TORSION BAR 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 ANTILOCK 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 FUEL PUMP 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2010 10 2009 2 2008 3 2007 33 2005 11 2004 28 2003 26 2002 29 2001 12
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