2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:30.300Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2004: 86 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	6
1998	5
1999	0
2000	3
2001	167
2002	144
2003	78
2004	86
2005	66
2006	5
2007	100
2008	23
2009	6
2010	31

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 17%

17% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

CRASH INJURY

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH INJURY

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HAVE HAD 2 OF THESE 2004 FORD SPORT TRAC TRUCKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170509

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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All four side curtain airbags deployed while I was driving my car in a parking lot. There was no collision and no reason whatsoever for the airbags to deploy. The airbags in the dash did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240605

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF TRACTION AND STEERING ABILITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190315

Also filed under STEERING and TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASH

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WHEN VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE PARKED POSITION VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE.THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040520

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090421 — PE (closed 20090819)

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