2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Most common 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems

Problem areas named in the 78 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	11
Structure	10
Engine And Engine Cooling	9
Fuel System, Gasoline	8
Power Train	8
Suspension	7
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Steering	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Tires	4

What owners report

2021-09-14, Service Brakes
drivers side rear brake line developed a hole caused by the emergency brake cable rubbing against it causing all the brake fluid to leak & the brakes failed. Fortunately my husband was driving on our rural road & not out on the main highway. We have not been able to get it repaired yet.

2021-06-15, Air Bags
The driver was driving down the expressway and her back tire blew out causing her vehicle to spiral out of control and the vehicle then flipped and started rolling downhill, the vehicle airbags did not deploy in the vehicle at all. The driver and her mother are in critical condition. Yes, the safety of others safety was put at risk. I did contact Ford Manufacturer on her behind of the airbags and they said there is nothing they can do for her with the vehicle being totaled out. But my main problem is why these airbags did not deploy. The vehicle is going to be inspected by her insurance company here in the next few days. There were no prior lamps, messages, or anything that would have indica

2019-08-01, Fuel/Propulsion System
TAKATA RECALL .. THE SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CAB AND OUTSIDE IS REALLY BAD. IT'S MAKING ME SICK AND GIVING ME HEADACHES. THE TRUCK DOESN'T RUN RIGHT AND THE MILEAGE IS AWFUL.

2018-01-23, Suspension
WE HAD PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BOUT A YEAR AGO AND WHEN WE GOT IT WE WENT TO GET TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND THEY ENDED UP REPLACING UPPER ND LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARM AND SWAY BAR ON PASSENGER SIDE.THIS WAS 6/20/2017. IT WASN'T MAKING ANY NOISE UNTIL 1/3/2018. I WAS GOING DOWN CITY STREET AND SOMETHING POPPED AND THEN IT STARTED ROARING. IF YOU PUT IN 4WD IT ROARS LOADER AND JERKS. 1/23/18 REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL HUB AND BEARINGS. IT STILL ROARS WHILE ACCELERATING SPEED BUT NOT AS BAD IN 2WD BUT PUT IN 4WD ITS REAL LOUD AND JERKS YOU . I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ONLINE FOR THIS YEAR MODEL SPORT TRAC AND IT SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. EVERYTIME GET

2017-10-16, Structure
THE CAB TO FRAME MOUNTING BOLT BUSHINGS, AND STEERING STABILIZER BUSHINGS ARE HAVE AND ARE CRUMBLING. ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAVE TO FIX IT. I JUST INHERITED THIS TRUCK AND JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS. THANK YOU.

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac questions

Does the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Structure (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has been fixed?

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