2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2007 Ford F-150
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 | 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2007 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 488 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 32 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 105 |
| Power Train | 23 | 57 |
| Tires | 10 | 52 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 42 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 20 |
| Stalling | 8 | 40 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 29 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2007 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.