2009 Ford Sport Trac: common problems and reliability
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6 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Sport Trac?The 2009 Ford Sport Trac has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Ford Sport Trac vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sport Trac years only. How we score it
Is 2009 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 6 complaints, the 2009 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
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
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