2005 Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
66 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
68,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 66 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 10.6% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 7.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Structure:Body | 10 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Electrical System: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Structure:Body: 10; Air Bags: 4; Engine: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Air Bags:Side/Window: 3; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 7
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2005: 5; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 4; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 9; 2014: 6; 2015: 6; 2016: 6; 2017: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2023: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10123949 · 2005-07-15 (July 15, 2005)
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE SERVICE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10123949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10129687 · 2005-07-22 (July 22, 2005)
HIT BRAKES AND ENGINE ACCELERATES. THE CAUSE IS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TO CLOSE TOGETHER AND SAME DISTANCE FROM FLOORBOARD. I WEAR A SIZE 14 SHOE AND WHEN I NORMALLY HIT BRAKE, MY HEEL STAYS IN PLACE AND MY FOOT ALSO COVERS THE GAS WHEN I PRESS REAL HARD. I OWN OTHER VEHICLES AND THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10129687 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134158 · 2005-08-25 (August 25, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORTS TRACK AT 20-25 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE KNUCKLE BEHIND THE WHEEL BROKE. THE ZONE MANAGER FOR THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE DRIVER MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER DID NOT NOTICE ANY INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND ACCEPTED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONE MANAGER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10134158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134475 · 2005-08-29 (August 29, 2005)
THIS REPLACES FILE #10134158 WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. SHEARING AT THE CAST IRON KNUCKLE BEHIND THE WHEEL. THERE ARE NO SCUFF MARKS OF ANY KIND ON THE TIRE INDICATING THAT IT WAS A PART FAILURE AS OPPOSED TO IMPACT WITH THE CURB. FORD WAS CONTACTED. AFTER A MEETING WITH THE ZONE REPRESENTATIVE I WAS TOLD IT HAD TO CLEAR LITIGATION PREVENTION BEFORE ENGINEERS COULD LOOK AT IT AFTER 4 WEEKS I WAS TOLD FORD HAS NO INTEREST IN CHECKING IT OUT AND BLAMED THE D…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134475 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10144873 · 2005-12-09 (December 9, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO HOURS A IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO REPORTS HAVE BEEN FILED . THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS UNKNOWN, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10144873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10147012 · 2006-01-05 (January 5, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE REAR WINDOW THE GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW HOUSING TRACK. ON FIVE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO THE TRACK. HOWEVER. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 70 miles reported. Look up ODI 10147012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148717 · 2006-01-25 (January 25, 2006)
I HAVE LESS THAN 19000 MILES AND HAD TO INSTALL 2 AIR FILTERS BECAUSE OF BLACK PARTICLES COLLECTING ON THE AIR FILTER. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS 5000 FROM LAST OIL FILTER AND AIR FILTER BEING REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10148717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10164845 · 2006-08-07 (August 7, 2006)
I HAVE A 2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC - THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM SWITCH SEEMS TO SHUT DOWN ALL BY ITSELF. ONCE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WHEN I WAS AT A STAND STILL IN THE LEFT HAND TURN LANE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND AGAIN LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE VERY BUSY 405 FWY. THE TRUCK JUST "SHUTS OFF" NO GAS, NO NOTHING. I HAD ONE PASSENGER INJURED AS WE WERE PULLED OVER, A CAR WENT BUY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND KNOCKED MY FRIEND INTO THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. YOU CAN'T DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT WILL JUST TURN ITSEL…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,111 miles reported. Look up ODI 10164845 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.