2010 Ford Sport Trac: common problems and reliability
One of the better Sport Trac years.
31 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Sport Trac?The 2010 Ford Sport Trac has 31 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Ford Sport Trac vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sport Trac years only. How we score it
Is 2010 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 31 complaints, the 2010 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 2010 Sport Trac
seats:front assembly:recliner
Campaign 10V161000FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
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 2010 ranks against the rest.
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