2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac years
- Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. That ranks 9th out of 14 Explorer Sport Trac model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 89,752 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 89,752 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On October 31, 2025, I was backing out of my driveway when multiple lights concerning the brakes came on. There had been no previous warnings about any issue with the brakes. My internet search revealed that it wasn't safe to drive, so I contacted Gary Yeoman Ford and they sent a rollback to pick…
The seat belt warning lite wants to stay on.
When in 4 wheel drive and put it in park it locks up. Can not remove and get out of park.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer sport trac. When the vehicle was engaged in park, the key became stuck inside the ignition. The contact mentioned that he manually pushed a pin in the shifter to remove the key. The contact also mentioned that the gear was able to be removed out of park…
While driving on the highway, the tire blew up due to a nail embedded in the tire. The tire was ripped away from the rim. The spare was placed on the vehicle and then driven to the dealer where the truck was purchased. The tire was deemed defective as a nail embedded in the tire should not cause it…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.