CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 9 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (37 reports).
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
Most common 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Problem areas named in the 167 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 37 |
| Structure | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 |
| Suspension | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Tires | 11 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Seats | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
What owners report
I was driving and the lights on the vehicle went out I thought it was the bulbs but no lights were working I adjusted steering wheel to look to see fuse box and all lights came back on there is an electrical short somewhere then I went to start the truck and it made a funny sound and then I lost all power and truck wouldn't start then the alarm kept going off and I could turn off even with the remote or the chipped key. And the truck won't start. Also when you change gears the indicator to show what gear you are in dosent move . This truck has electrical issues and is not safe for drivers to lose all power like this and basically its something ford should be responsible for fixing because it
TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING
CAR TAKES ABOUT 3 TO 5 TRIES TO START. I REPLACED GAS PUMP, PLUGS, CABLES, TEMP SENSOR, STILL TAKES LONG TO START.O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, AND NOW IT HAS A ROUGH GEAR CHANGE I BELIEVE FROM 2ND TO 3RD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 186,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY FAILED TO START UPON TURNING THE KEY NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER (PEGUES-HURST FORD, 200 TX-63 SPUR, LONGVIEW, TX 75601, (903) 758-6211) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO DETERMINE IF THEY COULD REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED 12 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS (TSBS) FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 52 TSBS FOR THE ENGINE, AND 3 TSBS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHICH PART CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac questions
Does the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Based on 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (37), Structure (30), Vehicle Speed Control (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.