2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls and problems
No recalls and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The dash cluster don't work cant see your rpms,speed,the fuel gauge gos up and down can't see milage or trip meter if you hit the dash it will work but go out going down the road and I researched it and its a common issue and I cant aford a new dash cluster I got a speeding ticket yesterday because I couldn't see my…
As I was driving to work one morning suddenly my headlights and all interior lights, such as the dashboard, suddenly went out without any warning and nothing electrical would work such as the radio and the windows and all the gauges in the dash dropped to zero or the needle fell all the way to the left. This has…
I got into an accident where I hit a semi head on and at 40 mph and the airbags never deployed. I got hurt and may seek a lawyer.
THE FAN BLADES HAD MANY BIG CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC BLADES,THE DRIVER DOOR THE BODY IS CRACKED BY TOP OF DOOR HING BACK DOOR IS THE SAME, THE PAINT IS PEALING AND STARTING TO RUST ON TOP.THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT CRACKED.
MY TRUCK'S STEERING COLUMN IS TIGHT. IT FEELS LIKE IT COULD LOCK UP OR BREAK OFF. THE KEY IS HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION; THE GEAR SHIFTER IS TIGHT TO SWITCH FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS IS OCCURRING WHEN I START THE TRUCK, THEN IT SEEMS TO BE FINE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW FORD HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE…
Explorer Sport Trac model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 144 | 7 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 78 | 5 | 6 |
| 2004 | 0 | 86 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 66 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 100 | 8 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac has the most complaints (167). All Ford Explorer Sport Trac years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by structure (11).
- How many 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 66 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 17, 2026.