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.

rows28
model years2002–2010 (4)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2010 · 2005 · 2004 · 2002

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2010explorer-sport-trac-2010-transmission-shiftTransmission slipping and gear-shift assembly failurePOWER TRAIN42016-06 → 2024-01302026-09-10
2010explorer-sport-trac-2010-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration during braking or idleSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72010-02 → 2021-02302026-09-10
2010explorer-sport-trac-2010-engine-stall-power-lossEngine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE62011-06 → 2024-04302026-09-10
2010explorer-sport-trac-2010-wheel-tire-failureWheel detachment and tire sensor band failureWHEELS32011-12 → 2016-03302026-09-10
2010explorer-sport-trac-2010-seat-track-headrestSeat track movement and forward-angled headrestsSEATS42010-09 → 2021-09302026-09-10
2010explorer-sport-trac-2010-engine-cooling-failureEngine cooling system leak and overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32010-04 → 2013-07302026-09-10
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-liftgate-crackRear liftgate panel cracking near Ford emblemSTRUCTURE482013-03 → 2022-095682026-09-20
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-trans-reverse-failureAutomatic transmission failure engaging reverse gearPOWER TRAIN232013-03 → 2022-115682026-09-20
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-cluster-gauge-failureInstrument cluster and gauge electrical failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM122014-07 → 2026-045682026-09-20
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-fuel-gauge-malfunctionFuel gauge and sensor malfunctionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM112013-04 → 2018-045682026-09-20
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-engine-stallEngine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE182013-05 → 2019-045682026-09-20
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-wheel-separationRear wheel separation from sheared lug studsWHEELS52013-07 → 2020-095682026-09-20
2005explorer-sport-trac-2005-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS52015-05 → 2023-105682026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-liftgate-crackRear liftgate panel cracking and glass hinge failureSTRUCTURE452014-02 → 2018-0514082026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-transmission-failTransmission hard shifting and failurePOWER TRAIN282014-03 → 2019-0914082026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-airbag-spontaneousSpontaneous side curtain airbag deploymentAIR BAGS132014-10 → 2024-0614082026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-airbag-nondeployAirbag non-deployment during crashAIR BAGS92015-01 → 2022-0814082026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-speed-control-stallCruise control engine stallVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE152014-08 → 2021-0214082026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-wheel-separationWheel lug nut and stud shearingWHEELS92014-07 → 2021-0714082026-09-20
2004explorer-sport-trac-2004-brake-line-failureRear brake line corrosion and failureSERVICE BRAKES62014-04 → 2024-0514082026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-transmissionAutomatic transmission hard shifting and failurePOWER TRAIN482014-12 → 2022-0636222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-gear-shift-leverSteering column gear shift lever fractureSTEERING142015-01 → 2018-0736222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-liftgate-glassRear liftgate window glass shatteringSTRUCTURE272015-02 → 2025-0736222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-wheel-bearingFront and rear wheel bearing and suspension failureSUSPENSION122015-04 → 2026-0936222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-door-ajar-electricalDoor ajar indicator and lock cycling malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM72015-04 → 2017-0336222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-airbag-inadvertentAir bag deployment without impactAIR BAGS92015-06 → 2026-0736222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-airbag-nondeployAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS102015-02 → 2019-0836222026-09-20
2002explorer-sport-trac-2002-speed-controlUnintended acceleration and cruise control failureVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL142015-01 → 2023-0736222026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_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.}
}

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