Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 720 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
- Apr 20, 201010V161000Seats33,256 vehiclesFord Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 3 more models
These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension…
- Sep 26, 200707V453000Power train1,497 vehiclesFord Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 1 more model
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine and 6R transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have…
- Aug 3, 200707V336000Vehicle speed control3,600,000 vehiclesFord E-150, Ford E-250 and 19 more models
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak…
- Apr 25, 200707V181000Steering11 vehiclesFord Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac
On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened.
- Jun 13, 200606E056000Fuel system, gasoline58,640 vehiclesFord Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and 25 more models
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
- Mar 23, 200606E026000Exterior lighting61,944 vehiclesChevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Camaro and 66 more models
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.
- Aug 5, 200303V281000Seats1,552,880 vehiclesFord Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer and 2 more models
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back…
- Aug 5, 200303V280000Vehicle speed control448,005 vehiclesFord Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer and 2 more models
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0L sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control…