Complaints
229
Crashes
20
Fires
9
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:60,076 mi
#218 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:84,634 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:4
#313 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:115,180 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | — | — | 60,076 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 2 | 4 | 84,634 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 13 | 1 | — | 115,180 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 144,479 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 113,493 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | 1 | — | 128,852 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 100,251 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 4 | 2 | 69,600 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | 1 | — | 104,052 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 6 | — | 2 | 69,390 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 1 | — | 67,500 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,076
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Avg Miles
84,634
Structure:Frame And Members
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,180
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,479
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,493
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,852
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,251
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
69,600
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,052
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
69,390
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,500
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 229 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (18 complaints, avg 60,076 mi); Unintended Acceleration (18 complaints, avg 84,634 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (13 complaints, avg 115,180 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,246 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac include 20 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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