Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (two problems).
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact was driving with the vehicle speed control engaged at 68 mph when the failure occurred. The vehicle began to decelerate and some smoke was present underneath the vehicle. Read details...
Vehicle shuts down when driving---both low and high speed--brakes, steering, electrical, gas--all quit. After a few minutes the car will start again. Has happened numerous times. Dealer, vista Ford, says nothing wrong/can't duplicate. Read details...
Took vehicle in fluid changes, complete check, and to investigate a leak under vehicle. After "complete" check said they found bad serpentine belt, air filter and but nothing valve cover gaskets as cause of leak. Cost to repair gaskets over $1000. Read details...