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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

167Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V394000.

Vehicle Speed Control26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V280000, 07V336000.

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V281000.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V394000Reported November 28, 2000 - 137,700 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 137,700 vehicles across all affected models.

03V280000Reported August 5, 2003 - 448,005 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 448,005 vehicles across all affected models.

03V281000Reported August 5, 2003 - 1,552,880 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,552,880 vehicles across all affected models.

07V336000Reported August 3, 2007 - 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 3,600,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03020Opened May 21, 2003 - Closed September 5, 2003

FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER ATTACHMENT. Resulted in recall campaign 03V281000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20002
20013
20026
200322
200426
200516
20068
200711
200814
20098
20108
20119
20127
20137
20147
20151
20164
20174
20182
20191
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.