5
recalls
The Ford Explorer Sport has 5 recalls covering 5.75 million vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2001: 5
Units affected
5.75M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2002 to 2003
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 2 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Explorer Sport, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Structure110
- Power train97
- Engine and engine cooling71
- Electrical system67
- Seats65
- Suspension58
- Vehicle speed control58
- Complaints
- 736
- Crashes reported
- 56
- Fires reported
- 53
- People injured
- 77
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Explorer Sport by component
- Seats2 · 1.56M units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 4.05M units
- Structure1 · 138K units
Ford Explorer Sport recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2007 | Ford Bronco, Crown Victoria, E-150, E-250 and 18 more (1992-2004): Vehicle speed controlNo. 07V336000 | Fire | 3,600,000 |
| Apr 10, 2006 | Ford Explorer Sport (2001-2002): SeatsNo. 06V114000 | Crash risk | 8,585 |
| Aug 5, 2003 | Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac; Mercury Mountaineer (1998-2002): SeatsNo. 03V281000 | Crash risk | 1,552,880 |
| Aug 5, 2003 | Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac; Mercury Mountaineer (1999-2001): Vehicle speed controlNo. 03V280000 | Other or not stated | 448,005 |
| Nov 28, 2000 | Ford Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Ranger (2000-2001): StructureNo. 00V394000 | Other or not stated | 137,700 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Explorer Sport have?
5 recalls cover the Ford Explorer Sport, for 5.75 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seats (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Explorer Sport?
Structure: named in 110 of the 736 safety complaints about the Ford Explorer Sport, then power train (97). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.