2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

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Complaints
38
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems

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

#16 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:87,750 mi
#23 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,750
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
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
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~33,256 vehicles.

10V161000Seats:front Assembly:recliner
~33,256 affected

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.

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2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 38 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 87,750 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Engine & Cooling (3 complaints). 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 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,750 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 3 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 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 33,256 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 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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