Does the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.

Which Ford Explorer Sport Trac year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has the most fuel system complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 24% of all 66 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 6 Explorer Sport Trac model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 16; 24% of 66 complaints
All complaints this year: 66
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2006, latest Apr 29, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Apr 2019; peak Apr 2009 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Explorer Sport Trac model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200516 (24%)
20060 (0%)
20074 (4%)
20082 (9%)
20090 (0%)
20101 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer Sport Trac year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has the most fuel system complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.