2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2003 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2003 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 78 | 399 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 135 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 150 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 86 |
| Suspension | 7 | 63 |
| Power Train | 8 | 35 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 22 |
| Steering | 4 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 16 |
| Stalling | 5 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 170 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2003 Toyota Tundra
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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.