Ford Explorer Sport recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 456 owner complaints for the Ford Explorer Sport (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is structure (82 complaints), followed by power train (75 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 65 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 133 | 10 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 187 | 18 | 11 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 71 | 6 | 10 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (187), 2002 (133) and 2000 (71). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Explorer Sport model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 82 | 3 of 6 | |
| Power train | 75 | 4 of 6 | |
| Suspension | 51 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 41 | 4 of 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 34 | 4 of 6 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V336000 | Aug 3, 2007 | Vehicle speed control | 2001–2002 | 3,600,000 |
| 06V114000 | Apr 10, 2006 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2001–2002 | 8,585 |
| 03V281000 | Aug 5, 2003 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2001–2002 | 1,552,880 |
| 03V280000 | Aug 5, 2003 | Vehicle speed control: cables | 2001 | 448,005 |
| 00V394000 | Nov 28, 2000 | Structure: body, hood, hinge and attachments | 2000–2001 | 137,700 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 38 complaints and a fire in 29 complaints; 47 people injured and 5 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.