2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac transmission problems
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 37 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
37
Transmission complaints
16%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE RUNNING IN PARK WHILE DRIVER GATHERED BOXES TO PLACE IN BED OF TRUCK. DRIVE TRAIN ENGAGED SENDING DRIVERLESS VEHICLE DOWN ROAD, ACROSS INTERSECTION AND INTO BRICK WALL. WITNESS TO IMPACT RAN TO VEHICLE THINKING TO CHECK ON DRIVER. UPON OPENING DOOR, NOTED NO DRIVER AND STATED SHIFTER STILL…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac transmission — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.