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2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 6 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, describing incidents dated April 19, 2009 to October 31, 2025.

Most-cited components

Power Train 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11710230 · Filed January 11, 2026
On October 31, 2025, I was backing out of my driveway when multiple lights concerning the brakes came on. There had been no previous warnings about any issue with the brakes. My internet search revealed that it wasn't safe to drive, so I contacted Gary Yeoman Ford and they sent a rollback to pick…
ODI #11397692 · Filed February 24, 2021
THE SEAT BELT WARNING LITE WANTS TO STAY ON.
ODI #11374539 · Filed November 13, 2020
WHEN IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND PUT IT IN PARK IT LOCKS UP. CAN NOT REMOVE AND GET OUT OF PARK.

Read all 6 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4-DR. w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

20% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Service Brakes

ODI #11710230

Incident: October 31, 2025 · Filed: January 11, 2026

On October 31, 2025, I was backing out of my driveway when multiple lights concerning the brakes came on. There had been no previous warnings about any issue with the brakes. My internet search revealed that it wasn't safe to drive, so I contacted Gary Yeoman Ford and they sent a rollback to pick the truck up. After Gary Yeoman performed tests, they confirmed that the ABS Module was defective and conducted a pinpoint test for code 1342 in system and found internal fault in module. According to Google, code B1342 can cause serious drivability issues. I have printouts from Google and Gary Yeoman Ford to support these statements. I will attempt to upload these documents from my phone. This is being filled out on a desktop and I have no scanner.

Electrical System; Air Bags

ODI #11397692

Incident: May 10, 2009 · Filed: February 24, 2021

THE SEAT BELT WARNING LITE WANTS TO STAY ON.

Power Train

ODI #11374539

Incident: November 2, 2020 · Filed: November 13, 2020

WHEN IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND PUT IT IN PARK IT LOCKS UP. CAN NOT REMOVE AND GET OUT OF PARK.

Power Train

ODI #11252869

Incident: August 1, 2019 · Filed: September 3, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, THE KEY BECAME STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE MANUALLY PUSHED A PIN IN THE SHIFTER TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED OUT OF PARK WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Tires

ODI #10282828

Incident: September 1, 2009 · Filed: September 4, 2009

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TIRE BLEW UP DUE TO A NAIL EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE RIM. THE SPARE WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED. THE TIRE WAS DEEMED DEFECTIVE AS A NAIL EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE SHOULD NOT CAUSE IT TO RIP AWAY FROM THE RIM. *TR

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10267020

Incident: April 19, 2009 · Filed: April 27, 2009

MY NEW 2009 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS HAS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. I FIND MYSELF HITTING THE GAS AT THE SAME TIME I AM HITTING THE BRAKE. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I ALREADY HAVE RUN INTO AN INTERSECTION ONCE. *TR

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