2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 485 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 218 | 17 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 31,770 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 228 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 2 |
| Engine | 61 | 2 |
| Steering | 40 | 1 |
| Suspension | 28 | 1 |
| Structure | 26 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.