Ford Explorer Sport years to avoid
More than twice the Explorer Sport's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Explorer Sport years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Explorer Sport complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Explorer Sport problems
All model years combined.
- Body110
- Transmission96
- Engine73
- Electrical66
- Seats65
- Visibility64
- Suspension58
- Acceleration58
- Locks55
- Tires45
- Brakes39
- Airbags37
Most reported problems on the Ford Explorer Sport
Ford Explorer Sport problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95 | 5 | Body | 94,408 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 89 | 18 | Body | 50,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 75 | 65 | Body | 84,500 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 48 | 133 | Transmission | 71,000 | 3 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 33 | 187 | Suspension | 66,522 | 5 | 18 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 70 | Transmission | 68,112 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1999 | - | 93 | Electrical | 70,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 1998 | - | 121 | Locks | 100,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1997 | - | 36 | Engine | 100,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1993 | - | 5 | Tires | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Ford Explorer Sport
What years of the Ford Explorer Sport should you avoid?
2001 and 2002. Each has more than twice the Ford Explorer Sport's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 187, mostly about suspension and body.
What is the best year for a used Ford Explorer Sport?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Explorer Sport?
Body, with 110 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (96) and engine (73).
How many recalls does the Ford Explorer Sport have?
5 recalls between 1993 and 2005. The 2001 model year has the most, with 5.
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