2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2010 Ford F-150
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 | 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2010 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 841 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 80 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 35 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,770 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 166 |
| Power Train | 7 | 120 |
| Engine | 2 | 107 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 104 |
| Visibility | 0 | 96 |
| Structure | 3 | 92 |
| Steering | 1 | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 112 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 35 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
2010 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.