2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 4% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact noticed power steering fluid leaking in the carport. He had to add power steering fluid every two weeks. While driving and making turns, there was an abnormal clunking noise emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there were recalls on the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221714, filed 2019-06, 136,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford expedition sport trac. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clucking sound from the front driver side of the vehicle. In addition, there was an unusual vibration felt from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where the failure was not duplicated or diagnosed. The failure recurred intermittently. The steering wheel became stiff and the power steering would not respond during the last two failures. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410738, filed 2011-07, 200 milesRelated recalls
- 07V181000Apr 25, 2007On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. This condition could result…Covers: Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2007, Explorer 2007
Related service bulletins
- 10148819Oct 2, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
- 10022296Jul 25, 2007Lower steering column shaft pop/clunk noise.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
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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