2004 Ford Explorer Sport TracProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 86 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has problems
86 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 | 2 |
| Air bags | 13 | 9 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 21 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other Explorer Sport Trac year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Explorer Sport Trac median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac safety ratings
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- VEHICLE ROLLAWAY ALLEGATIONSNo recall
What Explorer Sport Trac owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND PARTS WERE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME AND THE FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS…
I HAD UNEVEN WEAR ON MY TIRES THAT WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES FROM THE FACTORY. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM THE FORD DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE SPECS AND BRAND WERE NOT THE IDEAL TYPE FOR THIS KIND OF VEHICLE. NO WARRANTY COVERAGE GIVEN. I DID BUY MICHELIN AT OWL AND THEY HAVE HELD UP TO PRESENT…
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE, AND THE VIBRATION INCREASED AS THE SPEED INCREASED. THE FAILURE HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY, HOWEVER, THE FREQUENCY WAS STARTING TO INCREASE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100…
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