2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 4% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Noticed clunking sound coming from right rear while going over speed bumps or pot holes. When it was raining the right tire would spin after hitting pot hole and the electronic skid control would flash on dash indicating lost traction. If this had been ice or snow I could of lost control of vehicle. The failure was the right rear control arm bushing. Right tires were visibly worn more than the left side tires. Dealer replaced rear control arm bushing. 45,000 miles and still under warranty. Dealer has part.”
NHTSA complaint #10399567, filed 2011-05, 45,000 miles“I have a 2007 sport trac w/ 55k that recently developed a noise from the front engine that was noticeable at 45mph or higher. An inspection by a Ford dealership has identified the driver's side.”
NHTSA complaint #10294439, filed 2009-12, 55,000 miles“The contact owned a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the driver's side rear tire had seized due to a fractured rear axle and bolt. Another vehicle then crashed into the contact's driver's side rear tire causing the vehicle to spin and the front windshield cracked upon impact. No air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact and her wife were transported to the hospital. The contact had a fractured sternum, neck pain, and a fractured vertebra. …”
NHTSA complaint #11466453, filed 2022-05, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving 3 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front end. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they sanded the brake pads. The contact stated that the failure continued. As of december 10, 2007, the dealer had not re-inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 5,404. Updated 01/07/08 the consumer stated the vehicle is now pulling to the left. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10211322, filed 2007-12, 3,000 milesSuspension: 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 complaintsSteering
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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