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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.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (35%)
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 201868820 mi | RF wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Jan 201975640 mi | LF wheel bearing. | ||
| Mar 202089672 mi | Replace transmission/ transfer case connector, fluid & pan gasket. | ||
| Nov 202199820 mi | LF wheel bearing plus sway bar links | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Oct 201874000 miUS $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 201982000 miUS $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 202089000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201952000 miUS $1000 | Replaced both front wheel bearings and hubs. ECU reporting bad oxygen sensors. The ECU is unavailable and Ford cannot replace or fix problem. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201348980 mi | heater fan control module,it only ran on full speed | ||
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 201358900 miC $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 201462620 miC $90 | front driven hub power steering pump | ||
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 201015000 miUS $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 201320900 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 201425200 miUS $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 2022112000 mi | Radiator replacement | ||
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 201344000 miUS $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 201558700 miUS $2042 | Complete rebuild due to worn case at shift servo pistons. | ||
| Apr 201560300 miUS $150 | Plastic thermostat housing failed. | ||
| Jun 201787000 miUS $200 | Thermoplastic Thermostat Housing failed. Replaced with aftermarket specialty aluminum housing. | ||
| Jul 201789000 miUS $75 | Serpentine Idler Pulley replaced due to testing noise. Also replaced tensioner and belt. | ||
| Oct 201791600 miUS $2310 | Torque converter failed. Took out pump and shift solenoids. | ||
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Alberta, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 20171145140 miC $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 | ||
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 201030000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201756000 mi | replaced one of the manifolds. This was done by the place where the car was purchased. | ||
| Jun 201858000 miUS $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 2014113900 miUS $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 2015121000 miUS $150 | End link broke | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in New Mexico, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201593000 miUS $150 | Front chrome grill delaminated as an apparent result of extremely cold temperatures during a winter trip. | ||
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 201034014 mi | Reattach drivers seat trim and cover plate Reattach drivers seat trim and cover plate Replace defective battery | ||
| May 201034014 mi | Replace radio/CD player. Replace fog light because it kept getting water in it. | ||
| Jun 201034014 miUS $152 | Replace broken passenger exterior door/window trim | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - May 2019 | |||
| May 201790000 miUS $456 | Bar was replace. | ||
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 201782000 mi | Timing chain broke causing catastrophic failure. Engine replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201785000 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 2022106000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Kansas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017125000 miUS $350 | Thermostat housing | ||
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 2021190000 miUS $450 | Had a new fuel pump installed.. | ||
| Jul 2022199900 miUS $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… | ||
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 201098850 miUS $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 2022252000 miUS $750 | leaky oil pan gasket | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Vermont, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201698996 miUS $2508 | automatic transmission rebuilt plus torque converter replaced. Failure symptom: lost forward and reverse. Towed to repair shop. | ||
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 2018236000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201161380 miC $600 | new power steering lines from pump to rack | ||
| Dec 201168200 mi | cleaned air box and MAF sensor | ||
| Jul 201391760 miC $300 | New alternator and belt | ||
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 201180000 miUS $1050 | Replaced fuel pump and associated components. | ||
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $3000 | Frontside timing chain failure | ||
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 2011233000 miUS $60 | Replaced rear window motor. | ||
| Oct 2012235000 miUS $900 | Maintenance/wear item work - replaced front ball joints and control arms and rear ball joints which got rid of suspension noise. | ||
| Jan 2016257000 miUS $950 | Replaced leaking (original) radiator and hoses endlink bushing failed. replaced end links and bushings | ||
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 2013163000 miUS $1090 | Rear end spider gear assembly. The bearing failed causing damage. | ||
| Mar 2016180000 miUS $3000 | Replaced transmission. | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2012185500 miUS $500 | Replaced rear sway bars Door latch mechanism broken and needed replacement | ||
| Jan 2013180500 miUS $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 2015236000 miUS $1100 | Transmission rebuilt. | ||
| Jul 2016290000 mi | Back catalytic converters are both shot. | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 200858723 miUS $3400 | Transmission rebuild on the 5R55E model 5-spd automatic transmission. | ||
| Jun 201275000 miUS $2400 | intake gasket replacement Left exhaust manifold cracked at y-pipe connection. left brake hose to caliper split. | ||
| Dec 201486000 miUS $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 2014121000 miUS $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 2015128000 miUS $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 2015137000 mi | Needed new driver side wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac in Iceland Dec 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013114080 mi | the wiper assembly broke and ajar door sensor stuck | ||
| Jan 2014111600 mi$70 | bill joints worn out exhaust tip after the muffler | ||
| Mar 2014142600 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 2014142600 mi | still at the garage with tensioners problem | ||
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