2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 13%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,060miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 13% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,060 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.
“Issue feb 2018 - present I bought my 2nd- hand 2007 Ford sport trac in february 2018, from the original owner. We had experienced 2 cat-five hurricanes; power and internet was almost nonexistent, so I could not research the truck. On the second day after my purchase, while driving down a street at about 30 MPH, it stalled. I had very little breaks and no steering. When I tried to crank it, it would turn over but not fire. For the last two years, I have had no luck fixing the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309675, filed 2020-02, 40,000 miles“The front disc brakes on my 2007 Ford sporttrac makes a loud squealing noise when I apply my brakes. I took the vehicle to the Ford dealer and was told that my brakes were in perfect condition. I am concerned about my safety when I apply the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10379495, filed 2011-01, 40,000 miles“While crossing an intersection (eastbound) in my Ford explorer on a dry, flat straight paved road (I was starting from a stop sign, whereas the street I was crossing has no stop sign for the north and southbound intersecting road) ... With my foot on the gas at a very slow speed (under 5 MPH), the vehicles brakes engaged on their own after I was partially through the intersection, bringing my vehicle to a stop. My foot was solely on the gas pedal, and I was not applying the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330337, filed 2010-05, 54,032 miles“I was at the yield sign at the feeder lane approaching the nasa bypass in webster, texas when I applied my brakes as another car was ahead of me and had stopped. Instead of braking, my vehicle accelerated and I run into the rear of the car ahead. The cause of the problem is the design in the vehicle. The brake pedal when depressed is lower than the accelerator pedal and they are too close together. If the brake is not applied exactly right a person can unintentionally hit the accelerator pedal. The vehicle is a 2007 Ford explorer sports trac truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10416611, filed 2011-08, 42,000 miles“The brake pedal had become soft after 51,000 miles and a recent brake job. After calling the mechanic who did the job he said that the lines didnt need to bleed because the lines were never opened.”
NHTSA complaint #10936381, filed 2016-12, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055318Mar 1, 2014Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension components, proper routing of wiring harness for wheel speed sensor is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10024323Feb 1, 2008Improved brake pedal feel and firmness.
- 10020006Jan 1, 2006Anti-lock brake system / traction control / roll stability control indicator (abs / tc / rsc) warning lamp on with dtc c1440.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 4 | 17% |
| 2007 | 13 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 10% |
| 2002 | 19 | 13% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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