NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

34,934

Active records

Recalls

153

Active records

TSBs

2,123

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

216

Injuries

2,462

Crashes

1,906

Fires

820

Top reported issues — Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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Condition issue

13,879

Operating state

9,189

Reporting mechanism

4,171

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

3,577

Steering behavior

3,573

Noise

3,037

Driver assistance issue

2,467

Smell

2,051

Engine behavior

1,946

Vibration/harshness

1,839

Performance issue

1,791

Safety restraint issue

1,724

Fluid issue

1,710

Thermal issue

1,606

Braking behavior

1,565

Access/entry issue

1,157

Safety restraint behavior

920

Ride/handling behavior

645

Lighting behavior

593

Electrical issue

536

Wiper/washer behavior

450

HVAC behavior

444

Infotainment behavior

381

Starting behavior

364

Powering on/off behavior

275

Recent change

268

Communication/network issue

22

Electrified system issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 21, 2026


States “apply parking break before exiting” recall listed but not available. unable to drive vehicle

2012 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Loss of power steering assist . Yes it is available for inspection on request. I can't steer it . It has not been confirmed by anybody yet. It has not been inspected by anybody yet. There are no warning lights on dash .

2020 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The front windshield wiper motor on my 2020 Ford Explorer is experiencing severe intermittent failure and physical binding/clunking while in operation, resulting in a total loss of front visibility while driving in rain. This failure matches the exact root cause and symptoms described in Ford Safety Recall 26S14 / NHTSA Campaign 26V117 (intermittent wiper function progressing to complete electrical continuity failure due to internal terminal misalignment). However, Ford claims my specific VIN…

2020 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My Ford explorer has a 3rd row headrest stuck in a down position. So, the passengers head will not be supported in a whiplash situation. I have found many complaints on this issue but cant find what should be a very important safety recall.

2018 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Crash

July 12, 2026 I returned home and parked about 10 ft from my garage. I put my car in park, turned off the motor, and went to get out, when my husband started yelling at me that the car was moving. I pumped the brake, and heard a clicking sound. The car wouldn't stop, it ran into my house. Cracking my left headlight and denting my bumper. The car was in park, and I was unable to move the steering wheel. I had no control of the car. Thank goodness no one was standing in front of me. If it had…

2015 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. While the contact's wife was reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an inoperable rear-view camera. The contact was informed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Protection); however, the part…

2011 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the message Power Steering Assist Fault was displayed and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred after starting the vehicle, and the steering wheel locked up. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V286000 (Steering) and 14E001000 (Steering); however, the VIN was…

2021 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


When i go to accelerate i lost power and then 2 seconds later car would finally go, this has happened several times getting onto freeway or just trying to pass and have almost been rear ended, i took car to dealer and no remedy available still 1 year later, my specific car has had several recalls which is ridiculos, i am not getting any help with my situation

2016 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


We received the recall 25S53/25V347 on XXX. Then on XXX; [XXX], sent me a picture of the trim / rubber coming off the front windshield. I contacted the dealership Gary Yeomans Ford [XXX] & sent them the pic. They said they don't have the parts & didn't know when they would be available. They recommended us to contact a glass repairer and have them to fix it. And then us to send the bill to the Ford Dealership for reimbursement. The trim / rubber was flapping and making noise on passenger…

2026 FORD EXPLORER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 Ford Explorer. While the contact's wife was driving 60 MPH, the instrument cluster independently turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a software malfunction. The contact was informed that the unknown software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. In addition, the contact stated that only the fuel gauge and the speed odometer operated as needed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.