2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 3% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall, the inside lightsor dome lights, they shorted out one to another in the double over head lights and grounded out the battery could cause several problems one it killed the battery and I found out when I went to change one of the lights and to stop I took both lights out and seperated the copper that conects with switch”
NHTSA complaint #10908818, filed 2016-09, 144,000 miles“I have a 2001 Ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. When the truck had just passed the warranty period the brakes had to be replaced. The right front was down to bare metal. The rotor was replaced. Twice since then the brakes have been replaced with the exact same ploblem and now need to be replaced again.Ford parts were used and parts were professionally installed.I have spoked with 11 other people who have the same truck with the same problem. Also the turn signal and brake lights do not work if the tilt steering is tilted down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118433, filed 2005-04, 36,201 miles“The brakes failed. This consumer was notified of this problem by a passing motorist. Mechanic determined that this occurred because of a defect in the multi function switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10074019, filed 2004-05, 40,000 miles“I was driving and the lights on the vehicle went out I thought it was the bulbs but no lights were working I adjusted steering wheel to look to see fuse box and all lights came back on there is an electrical short somewhere then I went to start the truck and it made a funny sound and then I lost all power and truck wouldn't start then the alarm kept going off and I could turn off even with the remote or the chipped key. And the truck won't start. Also when you change gears the indicator to show what gear you are in dosent move . …”
NHTSA complaint #11538547, filed 2023-08“Stopped by police because both rear brake lights were not operating. 3rd brake light was functioning. All brake lights work with the tilt-wheel all the way up. In any other position, only the 3rd brake light works”
NHTSA complaint #10016874, filed 2003-05Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
36 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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