2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,265miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,265 miles. 1 a fire, 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 have a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with approximately 26000 miles. I was driving down the interstate and I saw smoke coming from between the cab and the bed. I pulled off the freeway, onto an exit ramp to a frontage road. I called 911. Before the fire department arrived, the vehicle was on fire. It is a total loss. The vehicle is now at the original Ford dealership where the vehicle was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #10399922, filed 2011-05, 26,000 miles“Radiator leaking coolant intermittently. Noticed that the radiator was leaking at the bottom, on the passenger side. After inspecting the problem I determined that the radiator was leaking from the top. I had my mechanic look at it but was unable to locate the leak (the mechanic replaced the radiator cap). The radiator does not leak constantly, making it difficult to determine the problem. This seem to be a common problem with these vehicles. Please issue a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10525830, filed 2013-07, 45,000 miles“2010 Ford sport trac sudden acceleration. Twice. Sept 2, 2010 I rolled to a stop at a stop sign and lightly applied the brake. The engine began to rev as if it were in neutral. The engine engaged and the car lurched forward twice. I turned off the key. October 11, 2010 I rolled to a stop at a stoplight and applied the brake. The engine began to rev as if in neutral then the engine engaged and the car lurched forward twice. I had people in the vehicle with me and the car in front of me moved into the intersection on the red light to avoid being rear-ended. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361009, filed 2010-10, 8,530 miles“While driving 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 4.0l v6 with 7500 miles on a highway, the power steering, AC, and alternator cut out and vehicle immediately overheated. Pulled over safely and found the harmonic balancer was completely missing.”
NHTSA complaint #10326070, filed 2010-04, 7,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10037082Sep 14, 2010Ford: on some 2010 models there may be many symptoms such as an engine rattle, malfunction light, lack of power, no start, and runs rough. *rm updated 8/9/11.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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