2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 17%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 17% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 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.
“For the past 6 years I've been complaining about how the paint pealing off the body after washing it, for no reason what so ever, I take very good care of my vehicles, and this has been an ongoing fight with the Ford motor company that they will assume any responsibility that it was a bad paint job. And they will not stand by there warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10535540, filed 2013-08, 45,000 miles“The front windshield glass was crack for no reason, just because the temperature was 90s. We have other cars and all are fine. I believe is the metal where the rear mirror is mounted. Based on my forensic class, cars have a least 3 coats of paint, primer, the color and the clear coat, this car only has two coats of paint.”
NHTSA complaint #10515145, filed 2013-06, 140,000 miles“The front, driver's side, tire came apart and caused considerable damage to my vehicle's body and possibly other damages not seen. I need to take the vehicle to a mechanic for an inspection to see if there are other damages. The tire is a good year eagle rs-a. The DOT # is 4b08 dlwr 3701. Tire size p235/70r16. I was driving on interstate I-75 when the tire came apart. It was terribly scary. I did not realize what had happened and thought the vehicle was falling apart. I pulled onto the emergency lane and realized the tire had come apart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11162956, filed 2018-12, 135,215 miles“Peeling paint on my Ford Explorer Sport Trac. It is peeling mostly on the top and hood of the truck. I talked with someone on the Ford website but they said there are no recalls. I talked with a paint and body shop and they said it was a bad paint job. The roof on my vehicle is now rusting and the body shop guy said it will cost over 2000$ to get it repaired. This vehicle was purchased in oklahoma. We also bought a cover for the back which had a frame around the bed of the pickup and was held together by some plastic clips. …”
NHTSA complaint #10884355, filed 2016-07, 10,000 miles“I have a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The paint is blistering and peeling from the roof runners. I noticed this just recently when I washed the truck and was getting ready to wax it.”
NHTSA complaint #10422772, filed 2011-08, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014310Dec 31, 2004Weld bonding procedure.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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