2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,854miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 4% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,854 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“Beginning roughly one year after purchase (10/2000) I have detected at times a strong oily vapor odor within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The odor impregnates my clothing and exposed skin and has caused minor (at this time, at least) respiratory problems. I am forced on these occasions, weather permitting, to ride with my windows down to lessen the effect. The occurrence is intermittent and I haven't been able to pinpoint causing factors. The dealership has failed to solve the problem (4 visits), suggesting that it's just the air being brought into the ventilation system. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002845, filed 2003-01, 11,500 miles“I have had 3 tire blow outs in the short time I have had this truck due to the tires rubbing on a part of the steering when making turns. Its rubs off the material of the tire.....also the rear passanger door can not be opened from the inside and bearly opens from the outside. I have a young child making this extremely dangerous. Your site wants me to enter a date... I can't recall all three dates”
NHTSA complaint #10897684, filed 2016-08“Back doors of my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac fx4 4x4 do not open from inside or outside. The child safely locks are not on. We just bought this truck used, we noticed the door did not open at the dealers, they said it would be fixed. Upon picking up the truck we were told it was because the child safely lock was on. This is not true because the child safety locks do not keep you from opening the door from the outside. They did something that aloud the door to open for about 30 mins, we got home and the same thing happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10389901, filed 2011-03“Paint starting cracking on roof and hood of truck. Now the paint is starting to chip on the roof of the truck. Truck was waxed often and taken care of. Nothing has been done to fix this probelm yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10143060, filed 2005-11Other or unknown: 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 complaintsSteering
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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