Ford Explorer Sport Trac: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 28 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2002–2010 (4) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | explorer-sport-trac-2010-transmission-shift | Transmission slipping and gear-shift assembly failure | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2016-06 → 2024-01 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | explorer-sport-trac-2010-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during braking or idle | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 2010-02 → 2021-02 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | explorer-sport-trac-2010-engine-stall-power-loss | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 6 | 2011-06 → 2024-04 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | explorer-sport-trac-2010-wheel-tire-failure | Wheel detachment and tire sensor band failure | WHEELS | 3 | 2011-12 → 2016-03 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | explorer-sport-trac-2010-seat-track-headrest | Seat track movement and forward-angled headrests | SEATS | 4 | 2010-09 → 2021-09 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | explorer-sport-trac-2010-engine-cooling-failure | Engine cooling system leak and overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 2010-04 → 2013-07 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-liftgate-crack | Rear liftgate panel cracking near Ford emblem | STRUCTURE | 48 | 2013-03 → 2022-09 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-trans-reverse-failure | Automatic transmission failure engaging reverse gear | POWER TRAIN | 23 | 2013-03 → 2022-11 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-cluster-gauge-failure | Instrument cluster and gauge electrical failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 2014-07 → 2026-04 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-fuel-gauge-malfunction | Fuel gauge and sensor malfunction | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 2013-04 → 2018-04 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-engine-stall | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 18 | 2013-05 → 2019-04 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-wheel-separation | Rear wheel separation from sheared lug studs | WHEELS | 5 | 2013-07 → 2020-09 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2005 | explorer-sport-trac-2005-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2015-05 → 2023-10 | 568 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-liftgate-crack | Rear liftgate panel cracking and glass hinge failure | STRUCTURE | 45 | 2014-02 → 2018-05 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-transmission-fail | Transmission hard shifting and failure | POWER TRAIN | 28 | 2014-03 → 2019-09 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-airbag-spontaneous | Spontaneous side curtain airbag deployment | AIR BAGS | 13 | 2014-10 → 2024-06 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-airbag-nondeploy | Airbag non-deployment during crash | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2015-01 → 2022-08 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-speed-control-stall | Cruise control engine stall | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE | 15 | 2014-08 → 2021-02 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-wheel-separation | Wheel lug nut and stud shearing | WHEELS | 9 | 2014-07 → 2021-07 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2004 | explorer-sport-trac-2004-brake-line-failure | Rear brake line corrosion and failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2014-04 → 2024-05 | 1408 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-transmission | Automatic transmission hard shifting and failure | POWER TRAIN | 48 | 2014-12 → 2022-06 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-gear-shift-lever | Steering column gear shift lever fracture | STEERING | 14 | 2015-01 → 2018-07 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-liftgate-glass | Rear liftgate window glass shattering | STRUCTURE | 27 | 2015-02 → 2025-07 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-wheel-bearing | Front and rear wheel bearing and suspension failure | SUSPENSION | 12 | 2015-04 → 2026-09 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-door-ajar-electrical | Door ajar indicator and lock cycling malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2015-04 → 2017-03 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-airbag-inadvertent | Air bag deployment without impact | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2015-06 → 2026-07 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-airbag-nondeploy | Air bag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2015-02 → 2019-08 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2002 | explorer-sport-trac-2002-speed-control | Unintended acceleration and cruise control failure | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 2015-01 → 2023-07 | 3622 | 2026-09-20 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ford Explorer Sport Trac [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/explorer-sport-trac
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ford_explorer_sport_trac_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ford Explorer Sport Trac},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/explorer-sport-trac}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)