Ford Explorer Sport Trac years to avoid
More than twice the Explorer Sport Trac's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Explorer Sport Trac years
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Trac problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission139
- Engine107
- Electrical88
- Body79
- Acceleration73
- Brakes66
- Fuel system59
- Suspension51
- Airbags45
- Tires38
- Steering25
- Seats23
Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88 | 31 | Transmission | 30,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 95 | 6 | Transmission | 20,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 91 | 23 | Engine | 68,530 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 66 | 100 | Transmission | 40,000 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2006 | 95 | 5 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 78 | 66 | Fuel system | 68,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 67 | 86 | Suspension | 45,000 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2003 | 74 | 78 | Engine | 59,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 53 | 144 | Transmission | 50,000 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 45 | 167 | Transmission | 71,760 | 4 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 3 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 5 | Brakes | 51,700 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 6 | Acceleration | 108,000 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Ford Explorer Sport Trac
What years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 167, mostly about transmission and body.
What is the best year for a used Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Transmission, with 139 complaints across all years, followed by engine (107) and electrical (88).
How many recalls does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
7 recalls between 1997 and 2010. The 2001 model year has the most, with 4.
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