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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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Owner complaints by component568
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 164 | 29 |
| Power train | 102 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 55 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 48 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 47 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 45 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 32 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 5 |
| Visibility | 26 | 5 |
| Air bags | 22 | 4 |
| Engine | 21 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Wheels | 17 | 3 |
| Suspension | 17 | 3 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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…”
- Electrical system
“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…”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle independently jerked forward. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated.”
Other Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years
- 20081 recall23 complaints
- 20071 recall100 complaints
- 20050 recalls66 complaints
- 20040 recalls86 complaints
- 20030 recalls78 complaints
- 20022 recalls144 complaints
- 20014 recalls167 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2005 Explorer0 recalls497 complaints
- 2005 Focus1 recall441 complaints
- 2005 F-2505 recalls439 complaints
- 2005 Mustang5 recalls868 complaints
- 2005 F-3505 recalls331 complaints
- 2005 Taurus0 recalls774 complaints
- 2005 Expedition0 recalls315 complaints
- 2005 Ranger9 recalls289 complaints
- 2005 E-35016 recalls55 complaints
- 2005 F-4506 recalls40 complaints
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recent, 06E026000 (reported March 23, 2006), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 164 complaints out of 568 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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