Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 19 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering fluid (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl the contact owned a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving 40 mph in inclement weather and road conditions, there was a loss of traction and steering ability. The vehicle spun out of control, rolled over at least five times, and crashed into a ditch. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact noticed power steering fluid leaking in the carport. He had to add power steering fluid every two weeks. While driving and making turns, there was an abnormal clunking noise emerging from the vehicle. Read details...
Issue Feb 2018 - present I bought my 2nd- hand 2007 Ford sport trac in February 2018, from the original owner. We had experienced 2 cat-five hurricanes; power and internet was almost nonexistent, so I could not research the truck. Read details...
Since the purchase of my Ford exploer sport trac in Dec, 2000, I have dealt with a steering shudder. I have had 3 different types of tires on the vehicle and all exhibited this problem. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealer during the warranty period, but they were not sure of the cause. Read details...
My truck�s steering column is tight. It feels like it could lock up or break off. The key is hard to turn in the ignition; the gear shifter is tight to switch from park to drive. This is occurring when I start the truck, then it seems to be fine. Read details...