2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

20082010
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Airbags

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 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 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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