2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
15
complaints reporting a crash
9
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (11 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles were involved in 35 fatal crashes with 22 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR… · Aug 3, 2007
- Crash riskON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT… · Aug 5, 2003