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2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Based on reports from 108 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
108
Crashes
21
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
28
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 108 complaints, 21 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

o d light flashing hesitates and jerks

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

9 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

25
0–30K
23
30–60K
17
60–90K
14
90–120K
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (25 reports) • Median: 45K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission9 (8%)
Suspension7 (6%)
Airbags7 (6%)
Structure:body7 (6%)
Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
Suspension:front5 (5%)
Electrical5 (5%)
Other5 (5%)

2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
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6
07
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10
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17
1
18
6
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24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E056000Aug 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
The 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 108 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems start?
Based on 85 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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