Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT TH...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WRENCH... |
| Mar 18, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | PARKED VEHICLE. TURNED OFF IGNITION. KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. CYCLED THE AUTO SHI... |
| Feb 13, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LUN... |
| Jul 1, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2008 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC, V6. TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE; TRUCK HAS DIFFIC... |
| Oct 1, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | 2008 SPORT TRAC V8 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I MUST WAIT APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS BEFORE BACKING TRUCK OUT OF ... |
| Nov 3, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | 2008 FORD SPORT TRAC HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *NJ THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT AFTER COM... |