2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2001 Ford Ranger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2001 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 167 | 515 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 164 | 204 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 15–58 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,760 mi | 83,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 112 |
| Suspension | 16 | 87 |
| Power Train | 36 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 62 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 49 |
| Tires | 11 | 39 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 112 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.