Does the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the most recent reported on April 20, 2010 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by air bags (4).

How many 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 31 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls and problems

1 recall and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls

Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 10V161000 · reported April 20, 2010 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 33,256 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train7
Air bags4
Engine and engine cooling4
Seats4
Structure3
Wheels3
Electrical system2
Engine2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 14, 2026 · Air bags
Passenger Seat / Airbag Safety Concern The front passenger seat does not reliably lock into position and can move while the vehicle is being driven. The vehicle also displays “REMOVE OBJECT PASS SEAT” even when the passenger seat is completely empty and there are no objects on, underneath, or around the seat. The…

Apr 20, 2024 · Engine
My vehicle's engine has on a number of occasions simply quit running. The engine has died while underway, and also when resuming from a stop. It will or has to this point cranked without problems each time this has happened. I've just been fortunate it hasn't quit while I'm in a driving situation that involves another…

Jan 8, 2024 · Power train
The key gets stuck in the ignition when gear selector is placed in park. This issue is due to the Gear Shift Assembly - Ford (9L2Z-7210-BB) malfunctioning.

Sep 24, 2021 · Seats · 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that the driver seat track had become defective causing the seat to move back and forth while driving. The contact had the seat track replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure returned soon after repair. The contact then took the…

Feb 12, 2021 · Air bags · crash reported
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED, THAT ACCELERATOR ALSO ENGAGES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT STOP. WHICH CAUSED A SERIOUS WRECK. THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT BY THE FORD DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE ALSO REPORTED THIS ISSUE. TRUCK IS TOTALED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WITH DIRECT FRONT END IMPACT.

Explorer Sport Trac model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	1	100	8	2
2008	1	23	1	1
2009	0	6	0	0
2010	1	31	2	2

Across all years, the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac has the most complaints (167). All Ford Explorer Sport Trac years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the most recent reported on April 20, 2010 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?: Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by air bags (4).
How many 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 31 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 14, 2026.