Menu

2005 Ford Explorer Sport TracProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
60
CarFlaw IndexSolid year34% below the Explorer Sport Trac median · #6 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints6610 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage51kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ontariocarguy07, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has problems

66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure110
Electrical system111
Fuel/propulsion system101
Air bags72
Fuel system, gasoline51
Engine40
Steering40
Vehicle speed control42
Engine and engine cooling30
13 other systems212

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 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

'97'98'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac safety ratings

2005 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and the recalls they led to.

  1. VEHICLE ROLLAWAY ALLEGATIONSPE09020 · closed Aug 19, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What Explorer Sport Trac owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE FAN BLADES HAD MANY BIG CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC BLADES,THE DRIVER DOOR THE BODY IS CRACKED BY TOP OF DOOR HING BACK DOOR IS THE SAME, THE PAINT IS PEALING AND STARTING TO RUST ON TOP.THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT CRACKED.
Complaint 11377168 · Nov 30, 2020
THE FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE, TIRE CAME APART AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE'S BODY AND POSSIBLY OTHER DAMAGES NOT SEEN. I NEED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION TO SEE IF THERE ARE OTHER DAMAGES. THE TIRE IS A GOOD YEAR EAGLE RS-A. THE DOT # IS 4B08 DLWR 3701. TIRE SIZE…
Complaint 11162956 · Dec 21, 2018 · 135,215 miles
DISCOVERED UNDERNEATH THE BODY WHERE THE BODY AND FRAME MEET FOR THE BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS, THEY HAVE NEARLY DISINTEGRATED ON ALL FOUR BUSHINGS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. THESE BUSHINGS WERE MADE OF SOME INFERIOR FOAM MATERIAL WHEREAS THE REAR BUSHINGS ARE RUBBER AND STILL IN VERY…
Complaint 10920114 · Oct 30, 2016 · 125,456 miles

Own a 2005 Explorer Sport Trac?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.