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Ford Explorer Sport Trac repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (5%)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (60%)

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2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

74000 mi

US $75
Water was pooling in the rear when it rained. I traced it to the seal around the third brake light and replaced the part with a third-party replacement from Amazon. Easy fix. 

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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

20900 mi not repaired the mirror door on the sun visor fell off when I put the visor down.I don't believe it had EVER been used. The door operates the light switch so bulb was removed. Entire visor would need to be replaced. No parts available. 
25200 mi

US $250
Both mirrors on sun visors have either fallen apart or fallen out of the visors. There are no "parts" - the entire visor must be replaced. 

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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

44000 mi

US $5
The 3rd brake light on the 2008 will leak due to seal design. Was experiencing water leaks at every rain. Did research, went to the hardware store and bought the recommended sealing material. Made and installed seal. No more leaks. 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

30000 mi

US $200
When manufactured the truck had too much paint on hood,top of the fenders and the roof. Mil reading in- dicated too much paint which caused cracks in the paint surface. 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

93000 mi

US $150
Front chrome grill delaminated as an apparent result of extremely cold temperatures during a winter trip. 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

34014 mi Reattach drivers seat trim and cover plate Reattach drivers seat trim and cover plate 
34014 mi Replace fog light because it kept getting water in it. 
34014 mi

US $152
Replace broken passenger exterior door/window trim 

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Body Problems

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