Ford Explorer Sport recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Ford Explorer Sport has 5 recall campaigns and 480 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2001, 2002, 2000.

5recalls
480complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2003 Ford Explorer Sport
Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
200505000
2004018304
2003065414
2002313310714
20015188181120
20001716109
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Ford Explorer Sport?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 (188), 2002 (133), 2000 (71) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.