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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 3% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 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.

“Steering wheel shakes while making sharp, slow right or left turns. Dealer not sure what the problem is, says all sport tracks do that, however when I bought it, it didn't. I drove another new one from the dealer while mine was in service...and the steering was fine. Also, the A/C compressor is out and being replaced and I've only made one payment.”

NHTSA complaint #10030873, filed 2003-08, 100 miles

“Issue is non safety related. Issue with known manufacturers defect covered under warranty that cannot be repaired and will not be replaced. Purchased vehicle new in september of 2003. Desired feature was hard tonneau cover to keep bed dry and secure. Cover leaked. Took back to dealer after approximately a year and a half to get repaired and was told that leaking was not a covered item per Ford warranty group and that it was expected. Told to resolve with customer service if had further questions. …”

NHTSA complaint #10116513, filed 2005-04

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200722%
200523%
200422%
200323%
200211%
200132%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Electrical system
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology