4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,325 miles

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problem #2

Mar 052001

Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
Ford Explorer 2001 radio overheats may cause dashboard fires. Taken to Ford seven times could not fix. Company admitted putting fans in some dashboards to cool.

- Kinnelon, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 102003

Explorer Sport Trac 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,650 miles
Loss of turn signals, brake lights, and headlights when tilt wheel is adjusted. Dealer has tried three times to repair this. Has replaced wiring and parts twice. It is now failing again which will require a fourth visit.

- Zebulon, NC, USA