2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cam sensor, crank sensor, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The repairs were completed by the contact but the failure persistent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximately failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10618811, filed 2014-08, 90,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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