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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 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 |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 26, 200707V453000 | Power train: automatic transmission cooling unit and linesIF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTACTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, IT MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V453000
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Owner complaints by component23
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 35 |
| Engine | 7 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 4 |
| Air bags | 1 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4 |
| Electric | 1 | 4 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 4 |
1 more component 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
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that on three occasions while the vehicle was in drive but stationary, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly.”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph on the sand in a beach area that there was a failure of which a strong burning odor started, excess heat was felt by…”
- Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving various speeds and attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The brakes eventually stopped the vehicle.”
Other Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years
- 20101 recall31 complaints
- 20081 recall23 complaints
- 20071 recall100 complaints
- 20050 recalls66 complaints
- 20040 recalls86 complaints
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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recent, 07V453000 (reported September 26, 2007), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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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