7
recalls
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 7 recalls covering 5.77 million vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2001: 4
Units affected
5.77M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3
+50.0% 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
7 rated versions, model years 2003 to 2010
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2004 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 27.9% risk |
| 2003 | 4 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 Trac, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train140
- Electrical system88
- Structure79
- Engine and engine cooling76
- Vehicle speed control73
- Suspension52
- Air bags45
- Complaints
- 722
- Crashes reported
- 59
- Fires reported
- 27
- People injured
- 61
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac by component
- Seats2 · 1.59M units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 4.05M units
- Power train1 · 1,497 units
- Steering1 · 11 units
- Structure1 · 138K units
Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2010 | Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Fusion; Mercury Milan and 1 more (2010): SeatsNo. 10V161000 | Crash risk | 33,256 |
| Sep 26, 2007 | Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac; Mercury Mountaineer (2008): Power trainNo. 07V453000 | Fire | 1,497 |
| 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 25, 2007 | Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac (2007): SteeringNo. 07V181000 | Crash risk | 11 |
| 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 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. 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 Trac have?
7 recalls cover the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, for 5.77 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seats (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Power train: named in 140 of the 722 safety complaints about the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, then electrical system (88). 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.