Ford Explorer Sport problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford Explorer Sport model year, from official NHTSA data.
708
NHTSA complaints
5
recall campaigns
373
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Explorer Sport | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2004 Ford Explorer Sport | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2003 Ford Explorer Sport | 65 | 0 | 50 |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport | 133 | 3 | 102 |
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport | 188 | 5 | 155 |
| 2000 Ford Explorer Sport | 71 | 1 | 28 |
| 1999 Ford Explorer Sport | 93 | 0 | 20 |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Sport | 121 | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 Ford Explorer Sport | 37 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 Ford Explorer Sport | 5 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Ford Explorer Sport structure problems97
- Ford Explorer Sport power train problems93
- Ford Explorer Sport engine and engine cooling problems71
- Ford Explorer Sport electrical system problems66
- Ford Explorer Sport seats problems64
- Ford Explorer Sport suspension problems58
- Ford Explorer Sport vehicle speed control problems58
- Ford Explorer Sport latches/locks/linkages problems54
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- VEHICLE ROLLAWAY ALLEGATIONSPE09020 · opened Apr 21, 2009 · closed Aug 19, 2009
- REAR LIFTGATE GLASS HATCH FAILURERQ08003 · opened Jun 23, 2008 · closed Oct 24, 2008
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
- STUCK ENGINE THROTTLEPE05037 · opened Jul 7, 2005 · closed Nov 2, 2005