31 problems have been reported for the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (8 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Tire | |
| Steering | |
| Air Bag |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in the United States are 22,383 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners in the last 15 years is 31, and the age of the vehicle is 15, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 31 / 22,383 / 15 * 1000 = 0.09.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Explorer Sport Trac model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in 2008.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with the Ford Explorer Sport Trac from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac is 31 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is 61.