2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,100 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.
“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“Drove home, garbage pick-up missed our house. Grab the can ,and put in back of Ford sport trac..tried to catch the garbage truck down a dirt road. When all of a sudden the front hood on my sport trac came open.also having problems when turning on air-conditioner.I beleive same type of parts or components used in previous years Ford explorer sport...ranging back to 98 or further.probably same types recalled or complained about in those years problems with defects..I have found that my 2001 Ford sport trac was actually made in late year of 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10090699, filed 2004-09, 70,000 miles“The driver's seat was unable to recline or able to move forward making the ability to drive for a taller person difficult. The consumer also heard a clicking noise when the heater was on. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10108823, filed 2005-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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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