This page covers 1 recall, 30 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
15–16 mpg combined
14.7–15.7 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain complaints dominate what owners report for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most commonly described issue is engine stalling, owners report the engine cutting out while moving or pulling away from a stop, then restarting without obvious difficulty. Transmission behavior also draws complaints, with owners describing the gearbox refusing to upshift out of low gear, sometimes accompanied by a wrench warning light appearing on the dash and cruise control disabling. Outside the powertrain, a recurring seat track problem shows up across multiple reports: the driver seat slides unexpectedly while driving, and some owners note the issue returned even after having the track replaced. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the key sticking in the ignition when the gear selector is placed in park, which owners tie to the shift assembly mechanism.
30
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The manual seat recliner gear plate teeth may be out of spec, reducing engagement with the pawl and allowing the seat back to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front seat manual recliner mechanism.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
