# \#explorersporttrac **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/explorersporttrac/11109.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - humming vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-humming-vibration/185421)
**Author:** [@spcmoreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spcmoreno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-humming-vibration/185421 "2022-07-24T19:46:37Z")
My problem is also when driving 50-60 miles and above i feel a humming sound and vibration and seems the faster i go the louder it gets. Have change my front bearing/hubs, have new tires but still sounds the same. Having… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac won’t start after engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-won-t-start-after-engine-swap/173048)
**Author:** [@Sand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-won-t-start-after-engine-swap/173048 "2020-12-08T01:37:04Z")
I have a 2004 ford explorer sports trac 3.0 engine motor was replaced now can’t start key is program and work but in theft mode --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - battery goes down after a little driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-battery-goes-down-after-a-little-driving/167211)
**Author:** [@leroy23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leroy23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-battery-goes-down-after-a-little-driving/167211 "2020-07-14T11:23:31Z")
drive it alittle bet batter goes down --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac dome light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-dome-light-stays-on/161464)
**Author:** [@jamesburnside](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesburnside)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-dome-light-stays-on/161464 "2020-03-21T17:49:42Z")
dome lite stays on at times mostly when cold if I slam the drivers door it goes out --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac makes a roaring sound when driving straight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-makes-a-roaring-sound-when-driving-straight/159021)
**Author:** [@Robinson11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinson11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-makes-a-roaring-sound-when-driving-straight/159021 "2020-02-21T03:03:18Z")
My truck make a roaring sound only when I’m driving straight but around curves it stops. I replace all four tires with Michelin LTX M/S because I thought it was worn tires, 6 year bu it still does it. --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has persistent seal leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-sport-trac-has-persistent-seal-leaks/155622)
**Author:** [@ZAHOOR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZAHOOR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-sport-trac-has-persistent-seal-leaks/155622 "2020-01-03T07:05:41Z")
Engine Rear Main SEAL Leaks. I went to Mechanic and he Changed and again leaked. Then changed again but still not fitting the new SEAL to stop leaks. I bought the original SEALs form Ford Parts. --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - rain getting inside the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-rain-getting-inside-the-rear/146058)
**Author:** [@Pearson46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pearson46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-rain-getting-inside-the-rear/146058 "2019-08-05T19:39:57Z")
rain come in either around the rear brake light or the window. However, the vehicle has a little overhang/visor over the window. I do not see how rain could get in there. It seems to come from the brake light, run the ch… --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac spark plug blow-out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-spark-plug-blow-out/135400)
**Author:** [@stevenpereira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenpereira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-spark-plug-blow-out/135400 "2019-02-26T14:15:16Z")
What could cause my spark plug to blow out from the block? --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4x4-light/123754)
**Author:** [@haroldaking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haroldaking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4x4-light/123754 "2018-08-26T19:32:44Z")
my 4x4 light stays on until i disconect the negative battery terminal. what is wrong? --- ## [Oil pan leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-leak/122161)
**Author:** [@John\_Daniel\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Daniel_Smith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-leak/122161 "2018-08-03T04:58:32Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer SportTrac with an oil pan leak. I CANNOT afford $1,000 to fix it. I leaks less than a quart between oil changes. I have seen in other threads that I should start by trying to tighten the bol… --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac won’t idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-won-t-idle/117849)
**Author:** [@CarlCrittenden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlCrittenden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-won-t-idle/117849 "2018-05-23T03:11:50Z")
My ford sports trac will not idle when starting in the morning? --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac valve spring replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-sport-trac-valve-spring-replacement/117459)
**Author:** [@LarryBarber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryBarber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-sport-trac-valve-spring-replacement/117459 "2018-05-16T01:42:02Z")
How to replace a valve spring on a 2002 ford explorer sports trac --- ## [02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac O/D light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-sport-trac-o-d-light-flashing/82274)
**Author:** [@dyreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dyreno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-sport-trac-o-d-light-flashing/82274 "2016-10-20T11:56:55Z")
Looking for help with a flashing o/d light. I have a 02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. V6 4.0L with a 5R55E transmission. About 210,000 miles. A few weeks ago after a trip i discovered i had a coolant leak. It took me a c… --- ## [Misfire problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-problems/100230)
**Author:** [@Jacobmcrist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobmcrist)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-problems/100230 "2017-02-25T02:36:34Z")
I'm having problems with my 4.6 L explorer sport trac. Got a code for a number 8 cylinder misfire. I swapped the fuel injector with the cylinder next to it and disconnected the battery to reset the system. The check eng… --- ## [Need help, cylinders 1 & 3 not firing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-cylinders-1-3-not-firing/97627)
**Author:** [@ms.b\_blessed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ms.b_blessed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-cylinders-1-3-not-firing/97627 "2016-12-25T00:25:25Z")
cAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS IS WORTH THE CASH IT MIGHT COST? THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BROKE & A PIECE TRAVELED TO THE ENGINE. NOW CYLINDERS 1 & 3 ARE NOT FIRING. CAN THIS BE FIXED? I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SP… --- ## [Squeak creak while turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-creak-while-turning-left/96351)
**Author:** [@dyreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dyreno)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-creak-while-turning-left/96351 "2016-11-06T01:23:31Z")
So for about two years now I have had this creaking, squeaking noise coming from the left side of the truck. It only happens when turning left(such as 90° turns). It doesn't happen over bumps or while turning right. if y… --- ## [2007 Ford Sporttrac slams into 2nd gear after Trans Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-sporttrac-slams-into-2nd-gear-after-trans-flush/93466)
**Author:** [@AETigger10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AETigger10)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-sporttrac-slams-into-2nd-gear-after-trans-flush/93466 "2016-06-09T17:20:34Z")
I recently had my Transmission flushed at 90K (beyond the 75k). I had my Struts replaced and Full differential service. They found the Carrier bearing Center Ring was blown out said my truck was fine to drive until the p… --- ## [05 explorer sport trac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-explorer-sport-trac/89883)
**Author:** [@Lafo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lafo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-explorer-sport-trac/89883 "2015-05-05T18:58:46Z")
my tachometer, speedometer, doesn't work, and my odometer displays, dash, dash, dash, then the next day you start it up and everything works fine, also sometimes when im driving, it will work fine after hitting a bump, w… --- ## [Turn Signal Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-not-working/89355)
**Author:** [@sconelbro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sconelbro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-not-working/89355 "2015-03-19T19:38:13Z")
My turn signal on the driver’s side isn’t working. It clicks quickly like when the bulb is out. The rear one on that side still works, but blinks quickly…which is normal when the front one isn’t working. It didn’t jus… --- ## [Poor MPG in a 2005 Ford Sport trac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg-in-a-2005-ford-sport-trac/84679)
**Author:** [@chris965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris965)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg-in-a-2005-ford-sport-trac/84679 "2014-04-22T04:11:49Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Sport Trac that was getting 15 MPG on the highway so I decided to give it a new set of plugs to see if it would help. Wrong now I get 13MPG on the highway and by all topics I have looked at I should be… --- ## [Airbag Light Comes On When Passenger Sits Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-comes-on-when-passenger-sits-down/80023)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-comes-on-when-passenger-sits-down/80023 "2013-06-26T03:03:58Z")
I've got an '07 Sport Trac that is throwing the airbag light when a passenger sits down. I took it in to the dealership and they said that the trac on the passenger side seat has a signal blocked when somebody sits down.… --- ## [Check engine light comes on with different codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-with-different-codes/79422)
**Author:** [@jamgramet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamgramet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-with-different-codes/79422 "2013-05-21T03:30:26Z")
My trusty old Sport Trac has over 100k miles now and over the last year or so, the check engine light keeps coming on with bogus error codes. After reset, it will soon come on again with a different error code. Ever hear… --- ## [Power Steering high pressure hose failure leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-high-pressure-hose-failure-leak/78932)
**Author:** [@frenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frenz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-high-pressure-hose-failure-leak/78932 "2013-04-26T07:15:58Z")
Just had dealer repair shop complete power steering fluid flush in Jan 2013. Vehicle now has lost all power steering fluid (April 2013) and dealer repair shop has told me it is due to high pressure hose failure - need to… --- ## [Traction Control forcing engine to idle down when no loss of traction is present](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-forcing-engine-to-idle-down-when-no-loss-of-traction-is-present/78865)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-forcing-engine-to-idle-down-when-no-loss-of-traction-is-present/78865 "2013-04-22T23:11:43Z")
A few months back my Explorer Sport Trac's traction control activated while I was driving up a hill. My engine idled down and I slowed almost to a stop. Almost immediately, the light went off and everything returned to n… --- ## [Plug Wires etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-wires-etc/77694)
**Author:** [@LarRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarRose)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-wires-etc/77694 "2013-03-02T01:17:43Z")
Recently purchased 2004 Sport Trac with 104,000 miles. I have no maintenance records. Should I replace plugs and wires and anything else? Would like to get better gas mileage, any suggestions? The truck runs really go… --- ## [Advanced Restraint Module replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-restraint-module-replacement/74009)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-restraint-module-replacement/74009 "2012-08-29T00:25:55Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with 74,000 miles, and the airbag light came on (nope, didn't wreck it). I took it in to have it checked, and they told me the restraint control module was dead and it wou… --- ## [2004 ford sport trac- loud squealling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-sport-trac-loud-squealling-noise/71619)
**Author:** [@btpoole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btpoole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-sport-trac-loud-squealling-noise/71619 "2012-03-26T18:49:03Z")
Recently my 2004 Ford Sport Trac started making very loud squealling noise from under the hood. The vehicle has approx 78,000 miles. When vehicle first acquired this noise it happened when it was first started, now it do… --- ## [Steam coming out of hood and radiator not getting warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam-coming-out-of-hood-and-radiator-not-getting-warm/69670)
**Author:** [@Ralph390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph390)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam-coming-out-of-hood-and-radiator-not-getting-warm/69670 "2011-11-26T06:31:38Z")
When car is stopped after driving for awhile, steam comes pouring out of hood on passenger side near windshield. Opened the hood and steam was coming from firewall area, not from radiator. Mechanic replaced thermostat e… --- ## [Should I exercise 4WD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-exercise-4wd/68065)
**Author:** [@clusterman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clusterman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-exercise-4wd/68065 "2011-09-20T23:55:47Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Explorer SportTrac with 4WD. About 3 yes ago I moved to SE US where there is no snow or ice. I have 114K miles and keep it fully maintained per factory specs. I haven't turned 4WD on since moving. Shou…