Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac ranks #5 of 6 among Explorer Sport Trac model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,000 miles.

Does the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

EPA rates the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #5 highest of 6 Explorer Sport Trac model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (2 complaints, 33% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 20/100; #5 of 6 Explorer Sport Trac years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year: 2008; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 16; 14 city / 19.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 14 MPG
Highway: 19.5 MPG
Combined: 16 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,050; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2009 compared with other Explorer Sport Trac years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	Avoid	100	100	1	15
2008	Good	40	23	1	15.5
2009	Good	20	6	0	16
2010	Caution	60	31	1	16

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac ranks #5 of 6 among Explorer Sport Trac model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?: The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?: EPA rates the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.