2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2008 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2008 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 326 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 280 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,265 mi | 48,018 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 77 |
| Structure | 0 | 56 |
| Power Train | 8 | 46 |
| Engine | 7 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 37 |
| Suspension | 0 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2008 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.