2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
1 recalls — 122 complaints — 35 TSBs
07V181000 Apr 25, 2007
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
122 total complaints
13 crashes 2 fires 15 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| ENGINE | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 |
| TIRES | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
ENGINE
Oct 9, 2024
Incident date: Apr 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The message to “See Dealer” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed a power control update was needed. The ve... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the driver's side rear tire had seized due to a fractured rear axle and bolt. Another vehicle then crashed into the contact's driver's side rear t... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STEERING
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Feb 13, 2020
ISSUE FEB 2018 - PRESENT I BOUGHT MY 2ND- HAND 2007 FORD SPORT TRAC IN FEBRUARY 2018, FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. WE HAD EXPERIENCED 2 CAT-FIVE HURRICANES; POWER AND INTERNET WAS ALMOST NONEXISTENT, SO I COULD NOT RESEARCH THE TRUCK. ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER MY PURCHASE, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Feb 13, 2020
ISSUE FEB 2018 - PRESENT I BOUGHT MY 2ND- HAND 2007 FORD SPORT TRAC IN FEBRUARY 2018, FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. WE HAD EXPERIENCED 2 CAT-FIVE HURRICANES; POWER AND INTERNET WAS ALMOST NONEXISTENT, SO I COULD NOT RESEARCH THE TRUCK. ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER MY PURCHASE, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Feb 13, 2020
ISSUE FEB 2018 - PRESENT I BOUGHT MY 2ND- HAND 2007 FORD SPORT TRAC IN FEBRUARY 2018, FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. WE HAD EXPERIENCED 2 CAT-FIVE HURRICANES; POWER AND INTERNET WAS ALMOST NONEXISTENT, SO I COULD NOT RESEARCH THE TRUCK. ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER MY PURCHASE, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT... Read more
STEERING
Jun 21, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 21, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
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 ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2018
Incident date: Oct 26, 2018
COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE (DRIVER) DUE TO EXENSIVE CORROSION THAT BREACHED THE COMPONENT HOUSING, LEADING TO ELECTRICAL SHORTING THAT MELTED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TERMINAL. THIS IS CLEARLY AN ENGINEERING / ASSEMBLY FLAW BECAUSE CORROSION SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN BOLTING... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 31, 2018
Incident date: Oct 31, 2018
I'M TOLD BY UHAUL THAT THEY WILL NOT PUT A TRAILOR ON BECAUSE OF SOME PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS AND LAWSUITS. IS THIS TRUE?
STEERING
Jul 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2018
'TAKATA RECALL' IT SQUEEKS AND CLUNKS WHEN STEERING
POWER TRAIN
Jun 22, 2018
Incident date: Jun 5, 2018
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN 2-3 GEARS. TRUCK LURCHES DURING DEACCELERATION, WHINING NOISE
AIR BAGS
Mar 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2017
TAKATA INFLATORS .THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE MORNING WHEN I START TRUCK. IS THIS A DANGEROUS SITUATION ?
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2017
Incident date: May 4, 2017
ON MAY 4, 2017 I WAS AT A RED LIGHT ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ANOTHER WRENCH SYMBOL LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT IT STARTED AGAIN BUT WAS VERY SLOW ACCELERATING AND WITHIN A FEW FEET IT STOPPED ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS AL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD BECOME SOFT AFTER 51,000 MILES AND A RECENT BRAKE JOB. AFTER CALLING THE MECHANIC WHO DID THE JOB HE SAID THAT THE LINES DIDNT NEED TO BLEED BECAUSE THE LINES WERE NEVER OPENED.
ENGINE
Oct 29, 2016
Incident date: Oct 27, 2016
MY CAR STALL INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. SEEMS TO BE WHEN I BREAK. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH A LOT OF FORD VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 12, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
RIGHT REAR DIRECTIONAL LIGHT AND HAZARD LIGHT ARE NOT WORKING. REPLACED BULB AND SOCKET 4 TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. THE LEFT DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD LIGHT DOES ILLUMINATE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
RIGHT REAR DIRECTIONAL LIGHT AND HAZARD LIGHT ARE NOT WORKING. REPLACED BULB AND SOCKET 4 TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. THE LEFT DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD LIGHT DOES ILLUMINATE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 10, 2016
Incident date: Jul 9, 2016
OK WHERE CAN I START BESIDES THAT I'VE COME TO HATE MY TRUCK I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FIXING IT CONSTANTLY FIRST OFF LIGHT IN THE CAR GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING WHENEVER YOU HIT A BUMP THAN I GET RANDOM LITTLE LEAKS ALL THE TIME AND HAD MY TRANSMISSION WORKED ON A YEAR AGO BECAUSE IT WAS M... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 10, 2016
Incident date: Jul 9, 2016
OK WHERE CAN I START BESIDES THAT I'VE COME TO HATE MY TRUCK I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FIXING IT CONSTANTLY FIRST OFF LIGHT IN THE CAR GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING WHENEVER YOU HIT A BUMP THAN I GET RANDOM LITTLE LEAKS ALL THE TIME AND HAD MY TRANSMISSION WORKED ON A YEAR AGO BECAUSE IT WAS M... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
DOME LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. OFTEN OCCURS WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD OR IN TURN. WILL TURN OFF IF (ANY) DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED OR IF THE KEY IS "JIGGLED"
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
DOME LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. OFTEN OCCURS WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD OR IN TURN. WILL TURN OFF IF (ANY) DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED OR IF THE KEY IS "JIGGLED"
POWER TRAIN
Apr 12, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2016
Incident date: Jan 22, 2016
I HAVE TWO 2007 FORD ONE IS A FREESTYLE AND THE OTHER IS A SPORT TRAC AND THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE INSIDE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. THEY STAY ON FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN THEY CLICK BACK OFF THEN BACK ON AND OFF AGAIN. THE FREESTYLE DOES NOT HAVE A AUTO SWITCH FOR THE LIGHTS BU... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 11, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2015
FORD TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 100,000 MILES. CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, COULD NOT MOVE. A LOT OF COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED ABOUT FORD'S POOR TRANSMISSION AND SURPRISED THERE IS YET TO BE A RECALL ABOUT THEIR POOR QUALITY TRANSMISSIONS.
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
MY FORD EXPLORER 2007 HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE (56,000 MILES). ITS ENGINE STARTED TO SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY UNDER ALL TYPES OF CONDITIONS, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. IT WAS INDEED VERY DANGEROUS. INDEED MY DAUGHTER, DRIVING THIS CAR, HAD AN ACCIDENT ON SEPT. 4, PRECISELY BECAUSE OF THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. FO... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Oct 7, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AT 65K MILES. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM FORD HAS AVOIDED RECALLING. I EASILY FOUND 25 PLUS CASES OF EXPLORER SPORTTRAC OWNERS WITH THE 4.6 V8 REPORTING THIS EXACT PROBLEM. FORD CHARGES OVER 3K TO FIX WHAT SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
VEHICLE IS SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 118,000 MILES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 6, 2015
Incident date: May 2, 2015
2007 FORD 4DOOR XLT GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVER WAS PULLING THROUGH FAST FOOD DRIVE THROUGH. BASICALLY, THE CAR WAS IN A STOPPED POSITION. BUT WHEN DRIVER MOVED FORWARD TO LEAVE, THE GAS PEDAL HESITATED AND THEN STUCK, LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL; STARTLED THE DRIVER AND CAR HIT A POLE. DRIVER ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2014
THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LEAKING COOLANT. THE MECHANIC FINALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE INTAKE ON THE MANIFOLD IS PLASTIC. IT GETS OVERHEATED ON THE METAL MANIFOLD AND CRACKS WHICH CAUSES COOLANT TO LEAK. WE'VE SPENT OVER $1000 GETTING REPAIRS. STILL LEAKS DUE TO THAT ONE FAULTY PART. EVERYTHING I'VE READ ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 7, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 24, 2013
Incident date: Dec 23, 2013
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 OR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: May 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD SPORT TRAC 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED ACCELERATION WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKES FORCEFULLY. THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 3, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2013
TRANSMISSION JERKS FORWARD WHEN I'M SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS AS MY TRANSMISSION DOWN-SHIFTS FROM EITHER 3RD TO 2ND GEAR OR 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM. IT LUNGES MY CAR FORWARD WHEN I'M BRAKING TO STOP. AND HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP AND THE TRANSMISSION SLA... Read more
TIRES
May 13, 2013
Incident date: May 5, 2013
B F GOODRICH TIRES, SIDEWALL CRACKING ON TIRE SHOULDER, TREAD SEPARATING FROM SIDEWALL ON ALL FOUR TIRES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 9, 2013
Incident date: May 6, 2013
STOPPED TO GET FUEL AND TRUCK WOULD NOT START. ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. TOLD BY THE FORD SERVICE MANAGER THAT IT WAS THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE LOCATED BY THE REAR SPARE TIRE AND THEY HAVE REPLACED MANY OF THEM. THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONFIR... Read more
ENGINE
May 9, 2013
Incident date: May 6, 2013
STOPPED TO GET FUEL AND TRUCK WOULD NOT START. ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. TOLD BY THE FORD SERVICE MANAGER THAT IT WAS THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE LOCATED BY THE REAR SPARE TIRE AND THEY HAVE REPLACED MANY OF THEM. THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONFIR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 9, 2013
Incident date: May 6, 2013
STOPPED TO GET FUEL AND TRUCK WOULD NOT START. ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. TOLD BY THE FORD SERVICE MANAGER THAT IT WAS THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE LOCATED BY THE REAR SPARE TIRE AND THEY HAVE REPLACED MANY OF THEM. THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONFIR... Read more
WHEELS
May 3, 2013
Incident date: Mar 18, 2011
(YEAR 2011 TO 2013 ALL THIS HAPPENED LEMON) THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT ON THE VEHICLE...HAD TO HAVE ALL THREE REPLACED...BOTH FRONT ...ONE DRIVERS SIDE BACK. IT WASN'T THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE BRAND NEW.( $2.100 INCLUDING LABOR) THE MECHANIC STATED THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THIS SEEMS TO BE ... Read more
ENGINE
May 3, 2013
Incident date: Mar 18, 2011
(YEAR 2011 TO 2013 ALL THIS HAPPENED LEMON) THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT ON THE VEHICLE...HAD TO HAVE ALL THREE REPLACED...BOTH FRONT ...ONE DRIVERS SIDE BACK. IT WASN'T THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE BRAND NEW.( $2.100 INCLUDING LABOR) THE MECHANIC STATED THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THIS SEEMS TO BE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 3, 2013
Incident date: Mar 18, 2011
(YEAR 2011 TO 2013 ALL THIS HAPPENED LEMON) THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT ON THE VEHICLE...HAD TO HAVE ALL THREE REPLACED...BOTH FRONT ...ONE DRIVERS SIDE BACK. IT WASN'T THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE BRAND NEW.( $2.100 INCLUDING LABOR) THE MECHANIC STATED THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THIS SEEMS TO BE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 31, 2012
Incident date: Apr 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO CLEARED THE INTAKE OF THE VEHICLE ... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
IN 2008 AND THEN 2010 THE FRONT SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS ASSEMBLIES HAVE GONE BAD, REQUIRING A WHEEL BEARING KIT BY THE DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW IN MAY~JUNE 2012, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE IN THE EXPLORER SERIES, BUT DOING NOTHING... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
AS CITED BY OTHER READERS, FORD HAS PLACED HT-1 CERAMIC PLUGS IN THE EXPLORER SERIES WHICH ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. THESE PLUGS CONSTANTLY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS AND BREAK DURING REPLACEMENT, REQUIRING A SPECIAL TOOL TO REMOVE THEM. WHEN THEY BREAK (2~3 ON AVERAGE), BE READY TO PAY ADDITIONAL CHARGES TO C... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 9, 2012
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHY, THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR BEGAN TO RISE AND THE ENGINE BECAME RATHER LOUD. NO INDICATOR (IDIOT LIGHTS) LIGHTS CAME ON AT ALL. PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE ENGINE, LEFT THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE HEAT INDICATOR RETURNED TO NORMAL IMMEDIATELY. STARTED TO DRIVE AND THE SAME ISS... Read more
ENGINE
May 15, 2012
Incident date: May 15, 2012
I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE TRANSMISSION, BECAUSE WHEN ACCELERATED IT WOULD BECOME SLUGGISH AND MAKE A LOUD ROARING NOISE. THE TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON FOR ABOUT 8 SECONDS AND THE TEMPERATURE G... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 18, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
SPARK PLUGS MAY BE CONTRIBUTING TO A SKIP UNDER LOAD. HOWEVER, FORD HAS USED SOME UNUSUAL SPARK PLUG THAT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR END USERS TO EITHER CHANGE THEMSELVES OR EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE FOR THE CONSUMER TO HAVE CHANGED BY FORD. FORD SERVICE QUOTE IS $300.00 TO HAVE CHANGED. THIS IS A TER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 24, 2012
Incident date: Feb 3, 2012
I HAD MISFIRES ON CYLINDER 7, TRIED TO REPLACE PLUGS HAD FOUR BREAK IN MANIFOLD, FOUND THAT SPECIALITY TOOL HAD TO BE BOUGHT TO REPLACE PLUGS THAT BREAK, ALSO FOUND THAT FORD SERVICE WAS WELL AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH PLUGS AND THEY CHARGE EXTRA TO REMOVE AND REPLACE BROKEN PLUGS. FORD ENGINEERED A FAU... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 13, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CONTINUOUSLY DEFLATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE BUT DECIDED TO PLACE A SEALANT AROUND THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AS A TEMPORARY REMEDY. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 12, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS WATER COMING THROUGH THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE WATER WAS COMING IN FROM THE WINDOWS AND THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A SPECIALIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
35 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
TSB 20-2233
Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
DOR-S3J9G-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
SSM 47331
Jun 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam
SSM 47331
Jun 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam
ASI-44429
Mar 1, 2014
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.
ASI-44429
Mar 1, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.
ASI-44429
Mar 1, 2014
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.
TSB-12-7-4
Jul 10, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
TSB-08-18-2
Jun 1, 2009
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. *
TSB-08-18-2
Jun 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. *
TSB-08-19-3
May 1, 2009
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
TSB-08-19-3
May 1, 2009
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
TSB-08-9-5
Oct 23, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD/MERCURY: 4.0L/4.6L HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING; AFTER LONG HOT SOAK/DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP; BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/08. MAY EXHIBIT A DIP IN RPM BELOW NORMAL IDLE LEVEL OF 600 RPM ON DECELERATION. *PE
08-2-8
Feb 1, 2008
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS. *NJ
SI-20005
Oct 1, 2007
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6R60 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE ISSUES. WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TRANSMISSIONS, SOME OF THE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS MODELS DUE TO THE 100% S
SI-20005
Oct 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6R60 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE ISSUES. WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TRANSMISSIONS, SOME OF THE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS MODELS DUE TO THE 100% S
19865
Jul 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - INTERMITTENT PCM, FUEL PUMP, IGN, COIL, A/C, ABS OR FOG LAMP OPERATION. *NJ
0728
Feb 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVERHEAT INDICATION AND SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS - CALIBRATION UPDATE RELEASE - 4.6L 3V WITH 6R60 TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY. *KB
052515
Jan 1, 2006
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P202 - 4.6L 3V. *TT
0645
Jan 1, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0669
Jan 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM / TRACTION CONTROL / ROLL STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR (ABS / TC / RSC) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DTC C1440. *TT
05235
Jan 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NO START WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT
061713
Feb 26, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L - VARIOUS SYMPTOMS - SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER FORCED DOWNSHIFT, AND POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB
061713
Feb 26, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L - VARIOUS SYMPTOMS - SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER FORCED DOWNSHIFT, AND POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB
061912
Jan 16, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB
0773
Jul 25, 2007
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT MANUAL LUMBAR INOPERATIVE. *KB
0782
Jul 25, 2007
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
THUMPING/LOUD FLUTTER - BEHIND DASH IN DEFROST MODE - LACK OF AIRFLOW TO FLOOR - MANUAL A/C. *KB
062414
Jul 25, 2007
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT POP/CLUNK NOISE. *KB
FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC across all model years (2000–2010).
18
Total Recalls
935
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
85
Reported Crashes
32
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — Year by Year
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