Explorer Sport Trac (2nd)
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Complaints by Engine Code
4.0-V6-Gas
4.0L 6-cyl / 210 hpView details
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4.6-V8-Gas
4.6L 8-cyl / 292 hpView details
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Unidentified Engine
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
On a used 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (40), the engine (36) and the electrical system (23). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 40 owner complaints on the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac about the electrical system.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac about the brakes.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac about the cooling system, all engines combined.
Recalls (3)
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac complaints?
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the electrical system.
Is the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
NHTSA has 160 owner complaints on file for the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the engine and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Explorer Sport Trac?
The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 160 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.