On October 31, 2025, I was backing out of my driveway when multiple lights concerning the brakes came on. There had been no previous warnings about any issue with the brakes. My internet search revealed that it wasn't safe to drive, so I contacted Gary Yeoman Ford and they sent a rollback to pick the truck up. After Gary Yeoman performed tests, they confirmed that the ABS Module was defective and conducted a pinpoint test for code 1342 in system and found internal fault in module. According to Google, code B1342 can cause serious drivability issues. I have printouts from Google and Gary Yeoman Ford to support these statements. I will attempt to upload these documents from my phone. This is being filled out on a desktop and I have no scanner.
The worst 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may...
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 automatic transmission have an updated main control...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Lincoln/mercury/ford: there is fluid leaking around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve, from the...
- Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension...
- Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code
What 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The seat belt warning lite wants to stay on.
When in 4 wheel drive and put it in park it locks up. Can not remove and get out of park.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer sport trac. When the vehicle was engaged in park, the key became stuck inside the ignition. The contact mentioned that he manually pushed a pin in the shifter to remove the key. The contact also mentioned that the gear was able to be removed out of park without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
While driving on the highway, the tire blew up due to a nail embedded in the tire. The tire was ripped away from the rim. The spare was placed on the vehicle and then driven to the dealer where the truck was purchased. The tire was deemed defective as a nail embedded in the tire should not cause it to rip away from the rim.
My new 2009 ford explorer sport trac with adjustable pedals has the accelerator pedal and brake pedal too close together. I find myself hitting the gas at the same time I am hitting the brake. This is an accident waiting to happen. I already have run into an intersection once.
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Questions about the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, fewer than a typical Explorer Sport Trac model year.
What is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac year score?
The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have bad transmission?
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (36 complaints), 2002 (32 complaints) and 2007 (23 complaints).
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