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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%)

Chart based on 80 repairs.
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac repair cost distribution

$2500+ (12%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 65 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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

68820 mi
RF wheel bearing replaced. 
Jan 2019

75640 mi
LF wheel bearing. 
Mar 2020

89672 mi
Replace transmission/ transfer case connector, fluid & pan gasket. 
Nov 2021

99820 mi
LF wheel bearing plus sway bar links 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Texas, United States
Oct 2017 - Feb 2020
Oct 2018

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. 
Jun 2019

82000 mi

US $400
There was a rotational thudding (not quite a click) that was noticeable when turning and got worse over time. Luckily it was an easy bearing/hub replacement. Probably should have done the other side, too, but I didn't. Problem solved. 
Jan 2020

89000 mi

US $600
Slow leak at the transmission's electrical bulkhead. Replaced the part, refilled with ATF (no flush at this time), and all was well. Probably wouldn't have been fine for a while without service, but I was selling it and wanted to fix it. 

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2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2019

52000 mi

US $1000
Replaced both front wheel bearings and hubs. 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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Saskatchewan, Canada
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2013 - May 2014
Sep 2013

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 
Apr 2014

62620 mi

C $90
front driven hub power steering pump 

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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Virginia, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2010

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. 
Nov 2013

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. 
Aug 2014

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. 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Nebraska, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

112000 mi
Radiator replacement 

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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Georgia, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2018
Apr 2013

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. 
Feb 2015

58700 mi

US $2042
Complete rebuild due to worn case at shift servo pistons. 
Apr 2015

60300 mi

US $150
Plastic thermostat housing failed. 
Jun 2017

87000 mi

US $200
Thermoplastic Thermostat Housing failed. Replaced with aftermarket specialty aluminum housing. 
Jul 2017

89000 mi

US $75
Serpentine Idler Pulley replaced due to testing noise. Also replaced tensioner and belt. 
Oct 2017

91600 mi

US $2310
Torque converter failed. Took out pump and shift solenoids. 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Engine not specified

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

1145140 mi

C $3026
Was supposed to be complete rebuild of the transmission. Was not. Only replaced parts that needed to be to make it go. Over $3000.00 for partial rebuild AND it was back in the shop for warranty work 4 days after I got it back. Only 2 things I have to say, 1 don't ever buy a Ford Explorer, 2 if you do don't ever take to dealer ship for work unless under warranty. Thanks. P.S. don't ever deal with Zender Ford Spruce Grove, Alberta Canada 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2013
Jul 2010

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Georgia, United States
Feb 2017 - Oct 2020
Mar 2017

56000 mi
replaced one of the manifolds. This was done by the place where the car was purchased. 
Jun 2018

58000 mi

US $5000
The rear bearing on both wheels were replaced. Radiator and feed lines to the transmission were replaced. 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2013 - Apr 2018
Nov 2014

113900 mi

US $500
Gear selector would not come out of park. They replaced a bad switch/relay but it looks like it's the actual gear selector itself, which I'm not going to have them fix at this time. 
Mar 2015

121000 mi

US $150
End link broke 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Texas, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2010
Apr 2010

34014 mi
Reattach drivers seat trim and cover plate Reattach drivers seat trim and cover plate Replace defective battery 
May 2010

34014 mi
Replace radio/CD player. Replace fog light because it kept getting water in it. 
Jun 2010

34014 mi

US $152
Replace broken passenger exterior door/window trim 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2019
May 2017

90000 mi

US $456
Bar was replace. 

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Michigan, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2017

82000 mi
Timing chain broke causing catastrophic failure. Engine replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2017

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. 
Apr 2022

106000 mi

US $100
The ABS light and traction control lights came on. When I cleaned the abs sensor I noticed the wheel bearing was bad so I replaced it and that fixed everything. 

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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Engine not specified

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Kansas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

125000 mi

US $350
Thermostat housing 

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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

205-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Kansas, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Sep 2021

190000 mi

US $450
Had a new fuel pump installed.. 
Jul 2022

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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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in South Dakota, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2022
Nov 2010

98850 mi

US $229
transfer case bolts were loose and it was nearly ready to fall off. Now the automatic transmission rear seal is leaking oil.  front right wheel bearing replaced, was extremely rough, making excessive noise  
Jan 2022

252000 mi

US $750
leaky oil pan gasket 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Vermont, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

98996 mi

US $2508
automatic transmission rebuilt plus torque converter replaced. Failure symptom: lost forward and reverse. Towed to repair shop. 

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Georgia, United States
Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

236000 mi

US $160
The bushings were totally missing from both sides. The same shop installed new ball joints and an alignment kit when I noticed the new noise and bushings missing. 

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Jul 2013
Nov 2011

61380 mi

C $600
new power steering lines from pump to rack 
Dec 2011

68200 mi
cleaned air box and MAF sensor 
Jul 2013

91760 mi

C $300
New alternator and belt 

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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Texas, United States
- Oct 2011
Oct 2011

80000 mi

US $1050
Replaced fuel pump and associated components. 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Engine not specified

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Maryland, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

US $3000
Frontside timing chain failure 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Georgia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jan 2016
Dec 2011

233000 mi

US $60
Replaced rear window motor. 
Oct 2012

235000 mi

US $900
Maintenance/wear item work - replaced front ball joints and control arms and rear ball joints which got rid of suspension noise. 
Jan 2016

257000 mi

US $950
Replaced leaking (original) radiator and hoses endlink bushing failed. replaced end links and bushings 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4dr SUT

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

Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Utah, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2016
Nov 2013

163000 mi

US $1090
Rear end spider gear assembly. The bearing failed causing damage. 
Mar 2016

180000 mi

US $3000
Replaced transmission. 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2014
Jul 2012

185500 mi

US $500
Replaced rear sway bars Door latch mechanism broken and needed replacement 
Jan 2013

180500 mi

US $450
3 leaks in cooling system also some vacuum leaks so the car was running lean 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Alabama, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2020
Jun 2015

236000 mi

US $1100
Transmission rebuilt. 
Jul 2016

290000 mi
Back catalytic converters are both shot. 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Maryland, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2016
Oct 2008

58723 mi

US $3400
Transmission rebuild on the 5R55E model 5-spd automatic transmission. 
Jun 2012

75000 mi

US $2400
intake gasket replacement Left exhaust manifold cracked at y-pipe connection. left brake hose to caliper split. 
Dec 2014

86000 mi

US $3348
Transmission torque converter blew apart and sent metal pieces through the entire transmission. It needed a complete rebuild. 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014

121000 mi

US $70
Replaced Driver side wheel bearing as it making loud noises and causing poor handling/braking. Costs include a new wheel hub bearing, 32mm socket, and new caliper bolts. Reconnected door lock mechanism to door latch and added a small spring to keep the latch in place. A $4 box of assorted springs and the car locks/unlocks, I also found the door key code for the vehicle which was great. 
Jun 2015

128000 mi

US $465
Thermostat housing cracked, mechanic said this plastic piece breaking was a common failure in these cars 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

137000 mi
Needed new driver side wheel bearing 
Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Iceland
Dec 2012 - May 2014
Jun 2013

114080 mi
the wiper assembly broke and ajar door sensor stuck 
Jan 2014

111600 mi

$70
bill joints worn out exhaust tip after the muffler 
Mar 2014

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 
May 2014

142600 mi
still at the garage with tensioners problem 

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