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Explorer Sport Trac

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Model years
20102010
Generation / trim
Not listed

Powertrain and fuel economy

Explorer Sport Trac 2WD4.60 L · 8-cyl · Automatic 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
15 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD4.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic 5-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
14 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD4.60 L · 8-cyl · Automatic 6-spd
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
14 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD4.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic 5-spd
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular
City
13 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
15 MPG

Safety recalls

SEATS · FRONT ASSEMBLY · RECLINER10V161000

FORD 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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Reported Apr 20, 2010