2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine problems
The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN BECAUSE CHEMICAL FUMES ENTER INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AND RESET BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. *SCC…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine — 13% 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.