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1997–2010 · 13 model years

Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 720 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2001167 complaints
Most recalls20015 recalls
Crashes reported58in owner complaints
Injuries reported611 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502001997: 6 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 167 complaints, 5 recalls2002: 144 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 78 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 86 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 66 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 100 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 23 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2010: 31 complaints, 1 recalls1997200020022004200620082010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 Explorer Sport Trac—15–17 mpg1312210
2009 Explorer Sport Trac—15–17 mpg060000
2008 Explorer Sport Trac—15–16 mpg1231100
2007 Explorer Sport Trac—15–16 mpg110082100
2006 Explorer Sport Trac——050000
2005 Explorer Sport Trac—15 mpg1665160
2004 Explorer Sport Trac—16 mpg286141180
2003 Explorer Sport Trac—15–17 mpg1785651
2002 Explorer Sport Trac—15–17 mpg31447390
2001 Explorer Sport Trac—15–17 mpg5167159110
2000 Explorer Sport Trac——131010
1998 Explorer Sport Trac——050100
1997 Explorer Sport Trac——060100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train142
  • Electrical system89
  • Structure83
  • Engine and engine cooling75
  • Vehicle speed control73
  • Suspension54
  • Service brakes, hydraulic49
  • Air bags45