Ford / Explorer Sport Trac / 2007
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 18.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 11.5%.
Complaints122
Crashes13
Fires2
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 18.9% · 23
Electrical system 11.5% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.0% · 11
Engine 9.0% · 11
Engine and engine cooling 8.2% · 10
Tires 8.2% · 10
Visibility 3.3% · 4
Suspension 3.3% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in this data, 2007 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 40,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Ford sports trac 07, 8 cylinder. Automatic, 44000. It began around 20000. When one comes to a stop, the 4 wheel drive or transmission kicks in and the vehicle jumps and slams into gear. It appears to be getting worse the more I drive it. Also, a lot of blind spots. Power train · reported at 20,000 miles
Truck is slipping when shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear-known Ford transmission issue. The dealer said to replace the transmission as a better one is offered Power train
At approximately 40000 miles I notice a leak in the radiator on the lower left side. The dealer service department informed me that they had seen a number of these and that it was leaking on a seam and that it needed to be replaced at a cost of over $500. I had them order a replacement and it is due to be replaced 03/29/2010. If this is known to happen why is there no partly to full coverage for a defective item? Engine and engine cooling · reported at 40,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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