NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford Explorer Sport Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2003, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 2 model years (2002–2003) the Ford Explorer Sport has 6 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2002 with 5; the cleanest is 2003 with 1.
- Model years
- 2
- Total recalls
- 6
- Worst year
- 2002
- Cleanest year
- 2003
2002–2003
5 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Explorer Sport | 1 | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford Explorer Sport
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.