no report yet
Steering
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
2007 Ford Explorer Sport TracProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Power train3 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine and engine cooling
10Tires1 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
4Suspension
4Wheels
4Visibility
2912 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 23 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Tires | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 29 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
16kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 power train complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles19under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 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
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac safety ratings
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Explorer Sport Trac owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT NOTICED POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING IN THE CARPORT. HE HAD TO ADD POWER STEERING FLUID EVERY TWO WEEKS. WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS…
TRUCK IS SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR-KNOWN FORD TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE DEALER SAID TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AS A BETTER ONE IS OFFERED
I BROUGHT MY '07 SPORTRAC WITH 73,800 MILES TO THE FORD DEALER TO TROUBLESHOOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH LIGHT, WHICH IT DISPLAYED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND DISAPPEARED. AFTER SOME TROUBLESHOOTING 2 HRS LATER, THE GUY CAME OUT AND GAVE ME SOME BAD NEWS. I WILL NEED TO REPAIR MY TRANSMISSION…
Own a 2007 Explorer Sport Trac?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.