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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems by Year
Owners have filed 709 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Explorer Sport Trac since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2002, 2007. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Explorer Sport Trac | 31 | Transmission | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 100 | Transmission | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 Explorer Sport Trac | 66 | Fuel system | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 86 | Suspension | 0 | 14 |
| 2003 Explorer Sport Trac | 78 | Engine | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 Explorer Sport Trac | 144 | Transmission | 2 | 7 |
| 2001 Explorer Sport Trac | 167 | Transmission | 4 | 15 |
8 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Explorer Sport Trac
- What years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (167), 2002 (144), 2007 (100).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (122), engine (97), electrical (78).
- Which Ford Explorer Sport Trac years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (3), 2006 (5), 2009 (6). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.