2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that the vehicle ignited in flames while parked in the driveway. The contact did not disclose how the fire was extinguished. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made…”
filed Mar 11, 2015
“Sitting at a stop sign vehicle went into acceleration gas peddle went to floor. Foot was on the brake. Checked no carpet stuck under the gas peddle. Foot was not touching gas peddle. It was almost like the cruise control was pressing the gas peddle. Cruise control was off. Shut vehicle off then…”
filed Oct 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Explorer Sport Trac years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Explorer Sport Trac | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 Explorer Sport Trac | 4 | 17% |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 14 | 14% |
| 2005 Explorer Sport Trac | 11 | 17% |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport Trac | 21 | 15% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport Trac | 14 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.