2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,900 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.
“I just recently purchase this used vehicle and while coming to a stop or applying the brake the vehicle accelerated instantly at the same time brake pedal was pushed. I was wearing boots at the time and the toe of the boot does stick out further then my slip on shoes. This happen twice both times while wearing boots. I tried to observe what may be the cause although I was approaching stopped vehicles at the time. I recreated the movement while parked in neutral, engine running and wearing boots. The same thing happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661327, filed 2014-11, 31,770 miles“Issue is that when I apply the brakes and I do not have my foot sufficiently in the center or to the left of the brake pedal it depress the accelerator pedal when the brake pedal in fully depressed. This causes acceleration of the engine and possible forward or reward movement until I comprehend what is going on and remove my foot. I have never had this concern with any vehicle I have owned over the years. It appears that the gas pedal is too close to the brake pedal or the brake pedal requires too much depression to fully engage brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578189, filed 2014-04, 2,000 miles“When the brakes are engaged, that accelerator also engages causing the vehicle to not stop. Which caused a serious wreck. This has been checked out by the Ford dealer on multiple occasions. Several others have also reported this issue. Truck is totaled and airbags did not deploy with direct front end impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11396001, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 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.
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 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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