Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems by year
694 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 13 Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2009 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2007 Most complained | 100 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2006 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 2005 | 66 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Most complained | 86 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 2003 | 78 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Most complained | 144 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2001 Most complained | 167 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2000 Fewer complaints | 3 | 1 | — | |
| 1998 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 1997 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.