KnownCarProblemsFord Explorer Sport Problems by Year
Owners have filed 480 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Explorer Sport since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2002, 2000. The most common problem overall: body and structure.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Explorer Sport problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 65 | Body and structure | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 133 | Transmission | 3 | 10 |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 188 | Suspension | 5 | 18 |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 71 | Transmission | 1 | 6 |
9 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Explorer Sport
- What years of the Ford Explorer Sport have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (188), 2002 (133), 2000 (71).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Explorer Sport?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the body and structure (83), transmission (75), suspension (52).
- Which Ford Explorer Sport years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2005 (5), 2004 (18), 2003 (65). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.