CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (12 reports).
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
Most common 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Problem areas named in the 66 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
What owners report
The dash cluster don't work cant see your rpms,speed,the fuel gauge gos up and down can't see milage or trip meter if you hit the dash it will work but go out going down the road and I researched it and its a common issue and I cant aford a new dash cluster I got a speeding ticket yesterday because I couldn't see my speed and there was no one in front of me to go off of i was going 15 over
As I was driving to work one morning suddenly my headlights and all interior lights, such as the dashboard, suddenly went out without any warning and nothing electrical would work such as the radio and the windows and all the gauges in the dash dropped to zero or the needle fell all the way to the left. This has become an ongoing problem and I never know when it's going to go out or come back on for that matter and sometimes when it's acting crazy My speedometer will just jump all over the place. I believe this is a safety issue not only for myself but for other drivers on the road as my lights may suddenly go out as I am driving to work at 4:00 a.m. when it is dark. It is also a safety iss
I got into an accident where I hit a semi head on and at 40 mph and the airbags never deployed. I got hurt and may seek a lawyer.
THE FAN BLADES HAD MANY BIG CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC BLADES,THE DRIVER DOOR THE BODY IS CRACKED BY TOP OF DOOR HING BACK DOOR IS THE SAME, THE PAINT IS PEALING AND STARTING TO RUST ON TOP.THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT CRACKED.
MY TRUCK'S STEERING COLUMN IS TIGHT. IT FEELS LIKE IT COULD LOCK UP OR BREAK OFF. THE KEY IS HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION; THE GEAR SHIFTER IS TIGHT TO SWITCH FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS IS OCCURRING WHEN I START THE TRUCK, THEN IT SEEMS TO BE FINE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW FORD HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE MECHANISMS TO ENABLE A SMOOTH START. MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. I WORRY THAT IT COULD LEAVE ME STRANDED OR THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LOCK UP. HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE?
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac questions
Does the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (12), Electrical System (11), Fuel/Propulsion System (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has been fixed?
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