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Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2003–2007 only

218 classified complaints

2003–2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac models have 218 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 86,400 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Explorer Sport Trac report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1998–2002

2003–2007

2008–2010

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 26 complaints

Median onset: 86,400 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 66,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 129,373 miles. 40.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 15 complaints

Median onset: 90,500 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 13 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 76,800 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Ford Explorer Sport Trac report for every year and full specs/safety data.