Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 167 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V336000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V280000 FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V281000 FORD/HIGH BACK SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01X001000 Tires — Tread/Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V394000 FORD/HOOD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Structure 26 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 26 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
Of the 167 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 167 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac shows an average reliability with a moderate number of complaints and six recall campaigns. The most notable issues involve power train and vehicle speed control components. The evidence from the provided data indicates balanced levels of recalls and owner complaints, suggesting reliability akin to average vehicles of its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| Speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Battery replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Suspension inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Irregular power train noise
- Unresponsive speed control
- Uneven tire wear
- Delayed steering response
- Sporadic electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.