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Major Problems with Ford Explorer Sport - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Explorer Sport 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. Older Explorer Sport 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.

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Worst Ford Explorer Sport Problems

RETRACTOR
2001 Ford Explorer Sport June 13, 2002 Victims: 2

While almost at a stop, vehicle was hit head on, both front seatbelts did not restrain driver or passenger. driver hit head on the windshield and passengers head hit the rearview mirror. damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak the air bags went off after impact to vehicle. the dealer reset them before they could see them. they were reset improper. the bag is visible, no alarms are working and the controls on the steering wheel are hanging loose. *jg

AIR BAGS
2002 Ford Explorer Sport April 12, 2004 Victims: 2

I don't know if this is the right place to file this complaint but its worth a shot. my mother owned a 2002 ford explorer sport. my brother was driving it home to kansas city from st. louis missouri. the weather was perfect, the roadways were perfect, there was nothing wrong with the car, the air bags deployed, he wasn't speeding. however, he drove off the side of the highway, over corrected it to gain control and fish-tailed. witnesses say that it looked like he had control again and then it rolled, killing him. him and the passenger were both ...

FRONTAL
2001 Ford Explorer Sport June 13, 2002 Victims: 2

While almost at a stop vehicle was hit head on. both airbags deployed moments after impact. driver hit head on windshield, and passenger hit head on rearview mirror. damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak

What is the most common problem with Ford Explorer Sport?

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 35 BODY 33 SUSPENSION 23 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19 STRUCTURE 15 POWER TRAIN 15 AIR BAGS 13 TIRES 13 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 SEATS 12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 10 RECLINER 10 VISIBILITY 9 VISIBILITY/WIPER 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 ENGINE 8 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8 STEERING 7 FRONTAL 7 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 7 GASOLINE 6 REAR 6 EQUIPMENT 5 SEAT BELTS 5 FRONT 5 LOWER BALL JOINT 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 TREAD/BELT 4 CRUISE CONTROL 4 FRAME AND MEMBERS 4 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 4 UPPER BALL JOINT 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 DRIVESHAFT 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 LATCH 3 WHEELS 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 FRONT 2 DRIVELINE 2 ROTOR 2 MECHANICAL 2 REAR/OTHER 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 CABLES 2 SIDEWALL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 LABELS 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 ENGINE 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 BUMPERS 1 DOOR 1 WIRING 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 RETRACTOR 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 IGNITION 1 LOCK 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SWITCH 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 TAILGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 REAR WINDOW 1 SWITCH 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 AXLE HUBS 1 LATCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 LOWER ARM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 COLUMN 1 CABLES 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 UPPER ARM 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 CONNECTION 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 VALVE 1 HUB 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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