2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac structure problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had 3 tire blow outs in the short time I have had this truck due to the tires rubbing on a part of the steering when making turns. Its rubs off the material of the tire.....also the rear passanger door can not be opened from the inside and bearly opens from the outside. I have a young child…”
filed Aug 22, 2016
“I have owned this truck since 2002. Left rear passenger door handle broke (one day it worked, next day it was flopping and obviously disconnected). Can't open it from the outside or inside. Front driver's side door handle also feeling floppy and loose. Child "safety" latches on both back passenger…”
filed Nov 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH STEEL HOODS AND CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS…Campaign 00V394000 · Nov 28, 2000
Structure problems in other Explorer Sport Trac years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Explorer Sport Trac | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Explorer Sport Trac | 11 | 17% |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 9 | 10% |
| 2003 Explorer Sport Trac | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport Trac | 16 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.