2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. That ranks 7th out of 14 Explorer Sport Trac model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 23%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 31owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 7 | 23% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 13% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 13% | 17,265 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 13% | 200 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 10% | 900 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 10% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 43,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 31,770 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 2,450 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 16,835 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 2,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls (1)
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Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Passenger Seat / Airbag Safety Concern The front passenger seat does not reliably lock into position and can move while the vehicle is being driven. The vehicle also displays âREMOVE OBJECT PASS SEATâ even when the passenger seat is completely empty and there are no objects on, underneath, or…
My vehicle's engine has on a number of occasions simply quit running. The engine has died while underway, and also when resuming from a stop. It will or has to this point cranked without problems each time this has happened. I've just been fortunate it hasn't quit while I'm in a driving situation…
The key gets stuck in the ignition when gear selector is placed in park. This issue is due to the Gear Shift Assembly - Ford (9L2Z-7210-BB) malfunctioning.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that the driver seat track had become defective causing the seat to move back and forth while driving. The contact had the seat track replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure returned soon after repair. The…
When the brakes are engaged, that accelerator also engages causing the vehicle to not stop. Which caused a serious wreck. This has been checked out by the ford dealer on multiple occasions. Several others have also reported this issue. Truck is totaled and airbags did not deploy with direct front…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.