Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V453000 TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TORQUE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac exhibits a notable number of issues in major components, particularly the power train and engine systems, which negatively impacts its reliability and cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| engine system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
- Serpentine belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Rough engine idling
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Electrical shorts
- Delayed gear shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.