2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 16%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 16% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sub frame body mounts are falling apart. I noticed this in 2008 but did not know what it was. Car has less than 72000 miles and is garaged, no off road use. Mounts are brittle and fall of vehicle. Ford says --so sad too bad. Never seen mounts fall apart and I have owned vehicles for over 40 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10488982, filed 2012-12, 52,000 miles“The right rear side of my Ford the cab mount has ripped apart the steel mount has failed. The cab is in danger of leaving the frame. The body shop told me that this is a factory defect and is very dangerous. The truck has only 74534 mil. 2001. I'm the only owner, the truck is garage kept and very well maintained. This truck was built in oct. 2000 and I bought the truck in nov. 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10245736, filed 2008-10, 74,334 miles“When I had my vehicle inspected I was informed the body mounts were almost all rusted out and there is a danger the body could come loose. Its easy to picture what could happen it this occurred in a 60 MPH curve on interstate. Mechanics tell this is unheard of in any other vehicles except Ford explorer sport tracs model years 2001 thru 2005. If this isnt a hazard I dont know what is. Its evident this parts are junk and Ford did nothing to correct it. Starting in 2006 this problem no longer existed.”
NHTSA complaint #10606675, filed 2014-06, 95,000 miles“2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac crumbling body mount bushings causing creaking, knocking noise under floorboard. Possible safety hazard as well. Vehicle is hard to steer, cornering is awful and truck rides very rough and is hard to control now that the bushings are completely gone. Other possible problems the body could warp, cause windows to break, doors to become misaligned, cause other suspension parts to fail prematurely. My truck only has 69k miles and I am the original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10416792, filed 2011-08, 65,000 miles“The emails below chronicle my attempt to have the Ford motor company address what I feel to be a safety issue. Please note that the components that are the subject to the inquiry are part of the steering. Any failure of these components may result in loss of control of the vehicle. The rubber body mount, strut and control arm bushings on my 2001 sport trac 4wd are crumbling. Please advise what corrective action the Ford motor company is taking to address this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314655, filed 2010-02, 71,760 milesRelated recalls
- 00V394000Nov 28, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles with steel hoods and certain pickup trucks equipped with sheet molding compound hoods. A wire formed hood striker…Covers: Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2000–2001, Explorer Sport 2000–2001, Ranger 2001
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
36 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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