2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 16%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,242miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 16% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,242 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“Ford sent me a notice in the july/august 2007 time frame advising me of a recall on my Ford sport trac for a cruise control cable that could lead to an engine fire. Seven (7) months later my dealer in springfield, va still does not have the replacement parts. This is totally un-acceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10222655, filed 2008-03, 80,000 miles“Ever since I got the truck about 4 months ago I have been having a problem with the rear brakes locking up. It happens after the vehicle has been sitting up for a few hours and it's raining or there's a good but of moisture in the air. When you first get in the truck the rear brakes will lock up on you only going forward for some reason. If you apply very little pressure it does it. After about 10 times locking it up it drives fine as long as its not parked for a while. On a good hot summer day with no moisture or rain it does do it at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713695, filed 2015-04, 174,000 miles“Cruise control indicator light switch does not come on - steering wheel is very hot to the touch - and there is the smell of burning plastic. Since december 2003 all indicator lights are out on steering column (I took my truck to the Ford service center and was told it probably need a fuse - I checked the fuse it seems to be o.k. Is there a recall on cruise control on the 2001 - Ford sport trac?”
NHTSA complaint #10136046, filed 2005-09, 57,560 miles“After having come to a full stop, the engine accelerated without my foot on the gas. This has happened twice. Both times I was at a full stop with my foot on the brake. Only the first incident date is noted. The second happened in july 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10039528, filed 2003-09, 33,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001–2002, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
- 03V280000Aug 5, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end…Covers: Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001, Explorer 1999–2001, Mercury Mountaineer 1999–2001 +1 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 6% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 13% |
| 2001 | 26 | 16% |
| 1998 | 1 | 20% |
| 1997 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
36 complaintsBody and structure
27 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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