2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,860miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,860 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Steering wheel was jerking hard left and right when parking. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced power steering pump with a used pump. Consumer had a problem with the dealer using, used parts to correct a recalled item.”
NHTSA complaint #10048092, filed 2003-11, 13,719 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there sudden acceleration and a jerking movement when the gear was shifted. The steering wheel began to move erratically from side to side. The contact crashed into another vehicle from the passenger side before crashing into a retainer wall. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. The driver of the other vehicle also sustained head and neck injuries. The police were called and a report was filed. The insurance company was notified of the failure and the vehicle was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10451506, filed 2012-03, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018061Oct 7, 2005Steering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4.0l engine.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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