2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Maintenance/Repairs
1

I have had a 2010 Sport Trac since it was new. In the 3 1/2 years I have had it struts have been replaced 2 times, and now will be the third time when it goes back to the dealer. The dealer said they will continue to cover them, but this is getting old. I live in a suburban area so I am not driving anywhere that should put stress on the truck and I maintain it like its my baby. The struts are noticed leaking when I take it for oil changes and tire rotations.

Has anyone heard of this or know why? I have researched it and no one seems to have the same problem.

2

Have ever thought of having the struts replaced with high quality aftermarket struts from an independent shop, instead of having repeated failures from the struts the dealer is providing?

Tester

3

Bad luck strut is all I can guess. I cannot think of any conditions that would cause repeated strut failures. Yes it is unusual what you are going through, my sympathy for your trouble.

4

Is there any other symptom besides that they seem to be leaking?