Major Problems with 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac TREAD/BELT Victims: 1

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 124000 miles

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AIR BAGS Victims: 1

Browse 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and FRAME AND MEMBERS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL intermittently while driving at a very low speed vehicle surged by applyingthe brakes. *ak ...	18 ~ 56423 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle transmission jumped into reverse knocked the consumer down and rolled over his leg. *nlm...	18 ~ 53401 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at 20-mph vehicle was involved a rear end accident. independent shop stated that frames were torn. *ak...	13 ~ 88600 miles
POWER TRAIN the rising price of gas discouraged me from using my sport trac (st) often so it was garaged during...	10 ~ 115583 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states vehicle has a power steering fluid leak. dealer replaced power steering pump. *tt...	10 ~ 90794 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states vehicle has a power steering fluid leak. dealer replaced power steering pump. *tt...	9 ~ 77973 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after making an emergency stop air bag light came on and remained on while driving. vehicle was taken to the	8 ~ 128852 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states vehicle has a power steering fluid leak. dealer replaced power steering pump. *tt...	8 ~ 65033 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states vehicle has a power steering fluid leak. dealer replaced power steering pump. *tt...	8 ~ 43500 miles
TIRES severe tread separation (dot number: 8xcu tiresize: p255/70r16)...	7 ~ 6286 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 ford explorer sport caught on fire while parked.*mr the vehicle caught on fire after it had been sitting for	6 ~ 46260 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER beginning roughly one year after purchase (10/2000) i have detected at times a strong oily vapor odor within the passenger...	6 ~ 47226 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's side seat track had a failure that caused it to squeak and not to work efficiently. dealership replaced this	5 ~ 27000 miles
WHEELS i purchased a 2001 ford explorer sport tract i didn't get to test drive it because there were other vehical...	4 ~ 117315 miles
STRUCTURE 2001 ford explorer sport trac vehicles has badly deteriorating cab mount bushings. (these bushings connect the cab to the frame.)...	4 ~ 107500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while turning at low speeds the front firestone tires set up a vibration that passes to the steering wheel the...	4
SEATS since the day of purchase consumer has been inquiring about a squeaking or creaking noise in the drivers seat. vehicle	4 ~ 36815 miles
ENGINE on sunday the night before the incident the vehicle was used that day. in the afternoon around 3 pm it...	3 ~ 169519 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM gas tank support hanger rusted away and tank fell off. *tt...	3 ~ 148800 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my 2001 ford explorer sport trac front seat broke doesn't move forward it makes a pop noise...my latches on my...	3 ~ 115261 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING currently ford has an extended warranty program under onp 00m12 which extends the warranty for the timing chain tensioner on...	3 ~ 83000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the front drivers side wheel bearing runs dry on lubrication causing the bearing to screech loud. the same bearing has	3 ~ 80123 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 60 mph consumer ran head-on into a cow which walked into the road none of the front...	3 ~ 65000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION at 31 000 miles brakes and rotors had to be replaced and again at 57 000 miles. have taken it...	3 ~ 38645 miles
STEERING premature steering component failure. 48 000 tie rod ends 59 000 upper control arms lower ball joints rack and pinion	2 ~ 102000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes failed. this consumer was notified of this problem by a passing motorist. mechanic determined that this occurred because	2 ~ 20000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brakes failed. this consumer was notified of this problem by a passing motorist. mechanic determined that this occurred because	2 ~ 92000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving at approximately 55 mph the vehicle vibrated and had a bumpy ride. the vehicle was taken to the...	2 ~ 67500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have had poor fuel mileage stalling of engine from stop signed intersections and entering highways from side roads. could...	2 ~ 31002 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cruise control indicator light switch does not come on - steering wheel is very hot to the touch - and...	2 ~ 83348 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while traveling from williamsburg/new port news va my engine light came on and i pulled off the road to have...	2 ~ 56074 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL accelerator in a ford explorer sport trac engaged without driver input causing the vehicle to rapidly accelerate into another vehicle....	2 ~ 32038 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM loss of turn signals brake lights and headlights when tilt wheel is adjusted. dealer has tried three times to repair	2 ~ 23325 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 31 000 miles brakes and rotors had to be replaced and again at 57 000 miles. have taken it...	2 ~ 35000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while attempting to cross a four lane highway the engine stalled the vehicle surges and hesitates intermittently dealer was unable	2
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY the consumer has had several recalls for his vehicle as a result of the recall the consumer had to rent	2 ~ 35000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN some how water got in the rear differential and damaged the rear of the vehicle. please provide further details. *ph	2 ~ 46000 miles
SEAT BELTS i had an accident i january 2016 and my airbag did not deploy cause me damage to my neck and...	1
SERVICE BRAKES ever since i got the truck about 4 months ago i have been having a problem with the rear brakes...	1 ~ 174000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING no real event leads to this failure. problem is the "door ajar" light on the dash. it detects whether a...	1 ~ 85000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN on october 10th following a cold start the vehicle was shifted from park into drive with the 4x4 mode selection...	1 ~ 91800 miles
EQUIPMENT in november 2007 i received a recall notice. i promptly contacted my local dealer and placed my name on the...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT premature steering component failure. 48 000 tie rod ends 59 000 upper control arms lower ball joints rack and pinion	1 ~ 49000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES dt: splitting of the sidewall about an inch up from the bead. tires have not had a blow out. caller...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i have a 2001 explorer sport trac with 60k miles on it. the stock shocks are so bad that breaking...	1 ~ 60000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2001 explorer sport trac with 60k miles on it. the stock shocks are so bad that breaking...	1 ~ 60000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport trac. the center row center seat belt tightened by itself before the...	1 ~ 20000 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2001 explorer sport reverse not engaging slipping transmission o/d light flashing. transmission not shifting or accelerating correctly rpms shoot up...	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the driver's seat was unable to recline or able to move forward making the ability to drive for a taller	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)brake lights out. (2) had fuse and bulbs replaced and the brake switch checked. *ak...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE on a 2001 ford sport trac : the paint on the hood and roof are beginning to crack over the	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY drove home garbage pick-up missed our house. grab the can and put in back of ford sport trac..tried to catch...	1 ~ 70000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES drove home garbage pick-up missed our house. grab the can and put in back of ford sport trac..tried to catch...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE drove home garbage pick-up missed our house. grab the can and put in back of ford sport trac..tried to catch...	1 ~ 70000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER drove home garbage pick-up missed our house. grab the can and put in back of ford sport trac..tried to catch...	1 ~ 70000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY drove home garbage pick-up missed our house. grab the can and put in back of ford sport trac..tried to catch...	1 ~ 70000 miles
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES since the purchase of my ford exploer sport trac in dec 2000 i have dealt with a steering shudder. i...	1 ~ 5000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving the vehicle would shake uncontrollable. the driver was able to maintain control by slowing down the acceleration or...	1 ~ 25000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when changing gears there was hesitation as if the truck wanted to cut off and shudder in steering. had oxygen	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my wife and i recently purchased a 2001 ford explorer sport trac from simmons rockwell in big flats new york...	1 ~ 12000 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i have had poor fuel mileage stalling of engine from stop signed intersections and entering highways from side roads. could...	1 ~ 62003 miles
RIM > WHEELS wheels stuck cannot remove wheels to check brakes or rotate tires. i don't know what to do if i get	1 ~ 32000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING stopped by police because both rear brake lights were not operating. 3rd brake light was functioning. all brake lights work	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the...	1 ~ 36201 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the...	1 ~ 36201 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the...	1 ~ 36201 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the...	1 ~ 36201 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer states vehicle has a power steering fluid leak. dealer replaced power steering pump. *tt...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR at 31 000 miles brakes and rotors had to be replaced and again at 57 000 miles. have taken it...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2001 ford explorer sport trac - 4x2 manual 18 oct 2002 - vehicle stopped shifting into gear clutch fluid reservoir...	1 ~ 17551 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT ford explorer 2001 radio overheats may cause dashboard fires. taken to ford seven times could not fix. company admitted	1 ~ 2000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states the vehicle has been in the repair shop 8 times concering the brake system the pads do not...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer complained about a brake problem. brakes rotors and calipers had to be replaced on 3 separate occasions. currently abs	1 ~ 70000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer complained about a brake problem. brakes rotors and calipers had to be replaced on 3 separate occasions. currently abs	1 ~ 70000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states while she was putting item in her vehicle her two year old son crawled up to the front...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle shook. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to	1

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