Here’s why the Explorer Sport Trac is a weird truck that Ford should bring back
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- This episode has a new background music track from Nick Weiss, a fellow viewer who offered to compose a new track, since I was having copyright issues with my old track.
In this episode I provide the history of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, a 4-door pickup version of the Explorer SUV. Offered as part of the Explorer's second generation in 2001, the Sport Trac stayed on the second gen body-on-frame platform even after the third-gen 5-door model changed to a third generation. When the Explorer 5-door reached its fourth gen, the second gen Sport Trac began in 2007, but only lasted inti 2010 thanks to sales dropping for the entire Explorer line. The fifth gen Explorer would switch a unibody crossover, and eliminated any chance of a new Sport Trac.
The new Ford Ranger now has a crew cab version, which is exactly what the original Sport Trac was basically... So I would feel safe to say that they have done just this! 😉
It was just ahead of its time. And yeah, it really is just a four door truck.
New music is great, by the way.
I always liked the Sport Trac. It was unique.
This was my work/company vehicle for 2 years when I lived in Northern Nevada. I worked at many of the gold mines in the area, so needless to say, I beat the crap out of that sport trac. I was impressed with how well it dealt with the horrendous haul roads it was constantly on. It’s the only work vehicle I miss…
I wanted one so badly for many years. Unfortunately the used ones really held their value and I couldn't afford one back then..
My dad had an Explorer sport and then Sport trac, thanks for the memories.
Ford already has the Maverick, and it sells well for them. Also, the Ranger now has a crew cab globally, so I doubt Ford would bring it back.
Maverick is a fine truck for the wife.
If they brought this back I think it'd do well.
Digging the new background music :) love your videos and this channel !
That definitely needs to be brought back!!!~
Had 2 different sport trac’s from the 1st gen. Loved them both. Gas mileage was pretty bad but miss them today. Thanks for doing this episode.
My mom has one of theses trucks she had it for 15 years so far 💪
I saw an older crew cab ranger once in person. This was at the Hoover Dam. I'm guessing that it was visiting from Mexico. My aunt has had two of these sport tracs. Her first one got totaled when the rolled it shortly after she got it. She bought another new one to replace it and still has it to his day.
Back when the first generation Explorer came out, Ford blamed Firestone and Firestone blamed Ford for the design of the Explorer
I bought an 07 in July of 06. It wasn't a bad little truck, the only thing I didn't like was to remove the factory hard cover on the bed required two people.
I was in college back then and I rememberseeing quite a few of these first gensport tracks in the parking lot At school. Between the sport track and Nissan exterrayou could always tell how much fun the owners had by how filthy they were come Monday morning. I'm not a fan of trucky SUV offerings But I do think that it was a cool and pretty practical design that was perhaps just ahead of its time. I do remember thoughthat although the regular Ford Explorer was known for having gremlins in the transmission as with almost every other Ford equipped with an automatic transmission the manual versions seem to be the big survivors today. The sport track head engine issues along with other electronic chronic problems I would suspect Probably just as many as you'd find in the upper trim Levels of the explorer and mountainear models. As with most American cars the more basic tended to be the more reliable.
Great video and thank you!!!❤
I got a free set of tires for my 96 Mazda B4000 truck out of that recall deal in 2001. The tires on my truck had 55k miles at the time so I was ready for a set of tires anyway and I got them free.
Thanks. Always enjoy your videos.
I Remember The No Boundaries Sport Trac Since I Was 4.
They kinda did bring it back with the Maverick and Crew Cab Ranger.....
I had a 2007. Loved it wife didn’t, I lost. ☹️
my dad has had a sport trac for about 10 years now and he's in the process of getting rid of it. That thing has seen many rough canadian winters and even earned it's "exploder" badge at one point when the original engine blew up. The thing is rusting to pieces now and seems to have something new wrong with it everytime it turns on. Should be gone by the end of the week.
RIP Pepe
Answers to Questions along with an EXPLANATION to other Comparisons presented.
While looking at full size Pick-ups / SUV offerings Kept Reverting back to the RANGER as MORE a GOOD Compromise for my OWN Personal needs. Sport trac was still a QUESTION with Few answers for (US) totally. As LUCK would have it. A Saturday Afternoon Drive about an hour or so before this particular dealer was set to close. (I) Spotted something that had to be looked at further. Right outside the Showroom doors. It had a few colored Banners with Numbers that varied ALOT when NOT explained how they came to be. OFF-Lease ( Executive Driven ) Trade-Ins and Ups ( ALL ) came to be options in this equation that day. The Dark Blue Ford Ranger with the 4.0 liter, Suicide rear doors with Jump Seats and Sliding rear window as well. Topped off with a Matching Fiberglass cap and dual locking rear lift up window with sliders on the sides. It was a Vision to behold NO MATTER if one was in the market or just admiring the object itself. A Cloudy Day with tamps cooler then normal for that time of year indeed. The sales guy in a three piece suit appeared out of no where. When I inquired about the Numbers being off in many areas. HE Stated(ITS) All based on the version of Purchase each MIGHT qualify for these days. A Tactic in my eyes to get attention when others would otherwise ( POSSIBLY ) walk on by seeing MSRP and nothing else to be Subtracted in the beginning. GOOD YEAR tires with a really nice interior rounded out the package here. At first (I) was looking and nothing more. YET, in the back of my mind wanted to see ( HIS ) version of what could be in total. Had been driving a Jeep Cherokee Laredo with the BULLT Proof Straight six 4x4 with Shift on the Fly with only minor issues in those years by now. (I) got it OFF lease from a doctor in Illionois who did a lot of Kool stuff to it. RUSTY JONES Body Insulation, Rust Proofing, Fabric Protection and the Michelin Tires for a Really good grip in all types of weather as well. The trade value on a 15 year vehicle was minimal BUTT better then any Scrap place would be offering for sure those days. My Down payment was just sitting in the bank waiting for a *SOME DAY * down the line with Excellent credit I was very proud of to this very day. The DEAL (IF) I chose to take it ?? Drive it home on Saturday and see if the weekend would either SWAY or say *NAY* come Monday at five pm for the Extended TEST Drive as they were calling it back then. By Mid-day Sunday the only question that would be a YAY or a NAY would be the POSSIBLY FINANCING Declarations. I called them up midday on Monday to have them RUN the NUMBERS with Specific Details of Banks Competing for BEST offers allowed. Here is the kicker. On a 15 month old Vehicle it still had about HALF of the FACTORY Warranty (INCLUDED ).
By 5 in the pm My Answer was YES ( LETS Do this thing ) or I will for ever regret it. NOT saying that to them. Always playing COY as to hold the cards close to my chest as (IF) any wrong moves will cause a Walk in the other direction. A Used Car manager and the new car manager were a GRAND off in both Ranger Price and Used car value as well. Told them They either Make it right or there would be NO Reason for me to come in to the showroom / office that day or any other going forward. About 15 minutes they hemmed and hawed. I was about to just leave when the sales guy came back wondering what was the delay ??? Told him it was up to the two mangers (NOT) me at that point. About another 10 minutes went by and again ( I ) was literally starting to drive away as the sales guy kept yelling ( THEY ) did it ( YOU ) can come on in now. My ONLY TRUE FAILURE with this story. SHOUD have HELD onto that ranger until it NO LONGER could be driven or fixed to be quite honest. The Story that would be a follow up was anything butt SAD in All Directions for My heart was indeed broken later on. For the record. Those GOOD YEAR tires Also had a Major recall on them. After over a year on the waiting list. GOT (4) Brand New ones Mounted, Balanced, Installed at NO cost to me - overall. It did it all for me. Checked the boxes and gave great joys in what ever it was that we needed. The NERF Bars if came with were showing signs of rust and was going to sand, grind, repaint them. The couple of bolts holding them on made we realize (IT) they were not needed for me and it looked better without them anyway so NEVER actually fixed or put them back on again. FORD RANGER 4.0 liter, Suicide doors with Jump seats Fully loaded with Everything (I) would have ordered it with ( 4x4 ) Matching Fiberglass cap ( Lakeland ) a really good brand, Sliding cab rear window. Power locks, Windows, Drivers seat, CD / Cassette / Am- Fm Stereo with extra speakers JUMP Seats all with a Partial Factory Warranty as well. The SPORT Tracs we looked at ? Way more money and not as much Bang for the buck, NEW, USED, Off Lease , or executive driven for what (I) felt was a Bargen - STEAL - worth a few years of Payments still going forward. By the Way ( FORD CREDIT ) did me a Solid. used them a few times over the years. Next to no interest was a DEAL That most could only dream as being possible still. Icing on the cake in My Book for sure. It was NOT as good on gas as the Stright 6 Jeep butt had Way More power and it came in plenty handy when we loaded it up for our trips and stuff on a regular basis... By the time I got a Full sized F-150 the gas prices had climbed to near 5 bucks a gallon and it was not long for my own ownership. Down graded to a FORD FOCUS ZXH Wagon. LOADED in the color Silver. Cut through the wind and sipped on gas even better then JEEP was doing all those years before. Drove it to the east coast not long after. The ONLY Gripe was the SEATS needed more total padding and the Interior noise was a bit more then other vehicles I owned at that point. Out there SUBARU'S were about every 2nd or 3rd car / vehicle we saw mostly.. The SILVER BULLET. Other then Changing over the Stock tires to some AQUA TREADS to get better overall Winter traction. It was a Nice car for the year (I) had here. A Small Wagon with plenty of room for sure. The FUSION (I) got to replace it with. MIGHT as well of been a Lincoln for how quiet and comfortable it was... NOT big on Cargo room. It Totally made up for in COMFORT and STYLE. That NEVER gets old when the miles just fly on by - for sure...
Awesome new music!!
Me personally I really dont care bout a sport trac but great video
it's funny to think the new ranger has been on the market since 2011. But we got it in 2019
That would be a great idea but ford is already good with the iconic Ford Ranger which hooked with the mid sized crew cab configuration as standard.
I just googled what a modern Sport Trac might look like. The picture I saw from autoevolution is a fairly nice looking vehicle. Too bad they probably won't bring it back.
Mine may not be the best condition, but I love my first gen 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and I quite like the seats and rear window. I'd also rather have a second gen with the v8
It looks like a Sport Trac costarred in a Tremors movie
I always hated the Explorer. And after riding in a Sport Trac. I don't understand why anyone would want one. It had a worse ride than an economy car. It was just awful. I wish they would make proper trucks like the ones made up to the 90s. After that, everything got too big and overly complicated. Modern vehicles are disposable appliances.
You can see a Ford Explorer in the 1993 Hocus Pocus movie
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I had the opportunity to buy at low mileage 2010 SportTrac in 2012 and regret not buying it. Every time I see someone who has one, and people hang onto them, they say they will run it until it dies. It is NOT a four door old Ranger and the new Ranger four door is NOT like this, either. They should have continued to make it. It was unique and there is still nothing like it. My poor choice to not buy one…
Epic
You should do a video on the Chevy Vega, or the Sinclair c5
.....and now 90%+ of pickup "trucks" sold follow the same formula of specious "family" cabins and little cargo space.
My Mom's 03 Exploder feels like it's gonna roll over on the hwy and This one time I drove my aunts 02-03 Sport trac on a road trip . It's was way better . Gave me confidence taking a slight turn . 😂💀
Does it still have the '03 tires and shocks?
@Mike-hu3pp tires no 215/70/16 , OEM shocks no squeak or leaks . Factory engine at 145k , Transmission rebuilt...
yay
Background music is great😎🎵
Do A Video on the Nissan Np300 hardbody
Do a Video on the Nissan Duke
Could you do an episode on the Nissan Maxima? I had a 2017 platinum and it was pretty smooth for what it was
from the title alone, yes! Ford should bring this back as a PHEV!
No hate for the musician, but new music is kind of distracting during the synth parts
The crazy part to me is that the V8 still only had a 2500lb towing capacity. So stupid.
it had a max rating of 7,000lb. The lower rating was without any towing package so softer springs and only the bumper as a hitch.
8:42 - I was hoping you'd use clips from Tremors 3: Back to Perfection for this video!
Hey, that one endless commenter finally got their episode!
Maybe dreams can come true & I'll get married & live happily ever after...
No, let's not get nuts here.
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