2008 Ford Sport Trac: common problems and reliability
One of the better Sport Trac years.
23 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Sport Trac?The 2008 Ford Sport Trac has 23 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Ford Sport Trac vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sport Trac years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the Sport Trac?
Across the 8 Sport Trac model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2009) to 3,622 (2002). With 23 complaints, the 2008 Sport Trac sits below the model's median of 568.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 Sport Trac
power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Campaign 07V453000ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sport Trac. See the full Sport Trac owner picture and every model year.
Other Sport Trac model years
Compare every Sport Trac year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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