2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 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.
“Vehicle developed an exhaust leak from the left side manifold. Repaired at a cost of 250 dollars. Leak was noticeable by exhaust smell in cab and sound from left side of engine. Second leak has now developed on right side, still need to repair, have exhaust smell in cab and similar sound from engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10436464, filed 2011-11, 81,000 miles“Radiator started leaking at bottom gasket /o ring seal of tank. Also interior light goes off and on when hit bumps. Found it is tied into the ignition switch. If light comes on after hitting bump all I have to do is giggle the ignition switch to get it to go back off.”
NHTSA complaint #10428943, filed 2011-10, 48,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V453000Sep 26, 2007On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the…Covers: Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2008, Explorer 2008, Mercury Mountaineer 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10029565Mar 1, 2008Ford/mercury: some vehicles may exhibit a no crank, crank no start, driveability symptom, or idle concern with or without mil illumination/dtc's due to the pcm engine harness…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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