2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
2009: 6 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
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 6 total reports mention: power train.
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When in 4 wheel drive and put it in park it locks up. Can not remove and get out of park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-13
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. When the vehicle was engaged in park, the key became stuck inside the ignition. The contact mentioned that he manually pushed a pin in the shifter to remove the key.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-03
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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My new 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with adjustable pedals has the accelerator pedal and brake pedal too close together. I find myself hitting the gas at the same time I am hitting the brake. This is an accident waiting to happen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-27
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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While driving on the highway, the tire blew up due to a nail embedded in the tire. The tire was ripped away from the rim. The spare was placed on the vehicle and then driven to the dealer where the truck was purchased.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-04
Service brakes
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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On October 31, 2025, I was backing out of my driveway when multiple lights concerning the brakes came on. There had been no previous warnings about any issue with the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-11
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.