There have been 5 safety recalls for the Ford Explorer Sport. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Explorer Sport.
This could result in an underhood fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Ford Bronco, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford E-150, 1993 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1998 Ford E-150, 1999 Ford E-150, 2000 Ford E-150, 2001 Ford E-150, 2002 Ford E-150, 2003 Ford E-150, 1992 Ford E-250, 1993 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1998 Ford E-250, 1999 Ford E-250, 2000 Ford E-250, 2001 Ford E-250, 2002 Ford E-250, 2003 Ford E-250, 1992 Ford E-350, 1993 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1998 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford E-350, 2000 Ford E-350, 2001 Ford E-350, 2002 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-450, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1993 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-450 Sd, 1995 Ford F-53, 1996 Ford F-53, 1997 Ford F-53, 1998 Ford F53, 1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1993 Ford Taurus Sho, 1994 Ford Taurus Sho, 1995 Ford Taurus Sho, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Mercury Capri, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4. 0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles with steel hoods and certain pickup trucks equipped with sheet molding compound hoods. A wire formed hood striker could be susceptible to fatigue fractures. If the hood striker fractures, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,600,000 |
| Apr. 10, 2006 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 8,585 |
| Aug. 5, 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 448,005 |
| Aug. 5, 2003 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 1,552,880 |
| Nov. 28, 2000 | Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments | 137,700 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport | 3 |
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport | 5 |
| 2000 Ford Explorer Sport | 1 |