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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

52000 mi

US $1000
ECU reporting bad oxygen sensors. The ECU is unavailable and Ford cannot replace or fix problem. 

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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Engine not specified

48980 mi heater fan control module,it only ran on full speed 

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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

58900 mi

C $120
HVAC blower motor control module, would only run on high speed. Easy fix as it is above the passengers toes against the fire wall. One screw, unplug and replace. I see another report of this, must be a problem too some degree 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

34014 mi Replace defective battery 
34014 mi Replace radio/CD player. 

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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

205-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

199900 mi

US $75
Installed a new blower motor because original one quit. Also installed a new motor resistor while I had the blower motor was removed because the resistor is located below the blower motor and didn’t want to chance having to tear it down again just to replace the resistor… 

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

68200 mi cleaned air box and MAF sensor 
91760 mi

C $300
New alternator and belt 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

233000 mi

US $60
Replaced rear window motor. 

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Electrical Problems

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