Complaints
122
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:12,191 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:56,178 mi
Fires:1
#311 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:77,448 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | 2 | 1 | 12,191 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 1 | 56,178 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | 1 | — | 77,448 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 87,829 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 14,732 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 30,943 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
12,191
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,178
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,448
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,829
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,732
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,943
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 122 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (13 complaints, avg 12,191 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 56,178 mi); Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 77,448 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 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 45,876 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac include 13 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 15 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 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 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 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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