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Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2008–2010 only

74 classified complaints 1 recall

2008–2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac models have 74 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 8,530 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2010 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 — 2008–2010 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 8,530 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 24,500 miles. 42.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 46,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 550 miles.

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

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 31,770 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

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

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 2008–2010 model years. See the full Ford Explorer Sport Trac report for every year and full specs/safety data.