| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 80 repairs.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 15000 mi US $80 |
Sensors detected difference in engine temp and oil temp. Software updated - 1 month out of warranty (GREAT) Software not covered paid for by owner. |
| 112000 mi | Radiator replacement |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 60300 mi US $150 |
Plastic thermostat housing failed. |
| 87000 mi US $200 |
Thermoplastic Thermostat Housing failed. Replaced with aftermarket specialty aluminum housing. |
| 89000 mi US $75 |
Serpentine Idler Pulley replaced due to testing noise. Also replaced tensioner and belt. |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 56000 mi | replaced one of the manifolds. This was done by the place where the car was purchased. |
| 58000 mi US $5000 |
Radiator and feed lines to the transmission were replaced. |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 82000 mi | Timing chain broke causing catastrophic failure. Engine replaced under warranty. |
| 85000 mi | Throttle position sensor wires started to melt causing the check engine light to come on and the engine to go into an idle only safe mode. Found the wires melted in 2 spots, reconnected them and routed them how they were supposed to be. The shop that changed the engine didn't route them correctly. |
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
205-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 190000 mi US $450 |
Had a new fuel pump installed.. |
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
205-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 252000 mi US $750 |
leaky oil pan gasket |
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 80000 mi US $1050 |
Replaced fuel pump and associated components. |
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Engine not specified
| 150000 mi US $3000 |
Frontside timing chain failure |
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 257000 mi US $950 |
Replaced leaking (original) radiator and hoses |
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT
203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 290000 mi | Back catalytic converters are both shot. |
| 180500 mi US $450 |
3 leaks in cooling system also some vacuum leaks so the car was running lean |
| 111600 mi $70 |
exhaust tip after the muffler |
| 142600 mi $1200 |
timing chain tensioner broke mine is older wersion of the engine originally with oil cap on left and pot iron fuel manifold the old version of 4.0L car made in july 2000 actually was same day at mechanic |
| 142600 mi | still at the garage with tensioners problem |
| 128000 mi US $465 |
Thermostat housing cracked, mechanic said this plastic piece breaking was a common failure in these cars |
| 75000 mi US $2400 |
intake gasket replacement Left exhaust manifold cracked at y-pipe connection. |
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