Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs Cadillac Escalade
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 929 | 2,305 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2010 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 134 |
| Fires reported | 32 | 78 |
| Injuries reported | 62 | 109 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.9% | 14.1% |
Ford Explorer Sport Trac by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
142
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
107
11.5%
Electrical System
89
9.6%
Body & Structure
83
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
73
7.9%
Brakes
72
7.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
64
6.9%
Suspension
54
5.8%
Cadillac Escalade by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
513
22.3%
Airbags
328
14.2%
Electrical System
273
11.8%
Brakes
183
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
175
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
111
4.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
100
4.3%
Suspension
73
3.2%