2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ford inertia switch. While driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour the vehicle suddenly lost all power and propulsion, causing my power steering to go off as well as all instrumentation to turn off, while moving at 65 mph. The only thing I could do is turn my hazard lights on find an exit and…”
filed Apr 29, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred whenever there was a front passenger riding occupying the seat and the passenger leg touched the fuel…”
filed Aug 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Explorer Sport Trac years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Explorer Sport Trac | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Explorer Sport Trac | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Explorer Sport Trac | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport Trac | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.