In Depth look at the 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2019
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The Best Truck I have driven
I think so, i have a 2005 brought brand new and it still running good. Only had a few minor problems
You haven't driven a Toyota FJ
Is it
If you have driven a lot of different trucks, that says a lot.
I love the door release handles in this one.
I’ve always admired the sport trac. It was undoubtedly the most reliable vehicle ford produced at the time and it was no wonder it was used by the government. Ik plenty of people who have above 300k miles with very little maintenance needed on these compared to the F-150 which most didn’t last 150k miles before having major problems during that decade
They definitely are super solid vehicles, especially with that 4.0 under the hood!
Wait they were used by the government? Police?
@@mattcramer3280 yes. FBI had contracts built with ford to use the sport trac for many different special operations. They’re still used by some state fbi agencies to this day. Some were outfitted with high grade armor and special police equipment. They were used by a lot FBI agencies til ford stopped production. Would be nice if they brought it back. Kill the f150 and bring back the sport trac. If it wasn’t for the recession the sport trac would’ve killed the f150 in sales and brought back the midsize truck segment. Probably would’ve ended the full size truck segment amongst all manufacturers. Ford wouldn’t have needed to revive the ranger to keep up with midsize truck sales like the colorado and Tacoma.
@@matthewaldrich6455 thanks so much for the info! Only thing I heard why they retired the sport trac was the fuel economy
Matthew Aldrich I don’t think Sport Tracs are any more reliable than an F150 from the same era, coming from someone who works on them every day. The 4.6 3v / 6R80 is literally the same engine/trans that the f150 was equipped with. No differences. The 4.0 engines are awesome, but extremely headache prone with 180k+ miles (ish). Timing chains and cassettes will need changing which means the entire engine must come out. Ford used an idiotic rear timing chain on the passenger side.
F150 is much more stout and can take much more abuse- solid rear axle vs sport trac’s IRS for example.
4.6 is definitely the way to go on the 2nd Gen sport tracs. Not knocking them at all! But they’re not more reliable than an F150. They’re basically the same (or worse if it’s the 4.0, in my shops experiences!)
My Mountaineer has those same door handles and almost everyone ends up asking me how to open the door 😂
This is my first car and I hated it when I first got it but it took me about a week to love it
U hated ur first car at the beginning? Did u buy ur vehicle urself or were it purchased by ur parents
I feel like the Sport Trac is better looking than the F150, Its a disappointment that they cancelled it. But on the bright side they brought back the Ranger, which seems to be somewhat similar to the Sport Trac in size.
I agree, the new ranger fills the same market that the sport trac left open.
@@Cahlager Yet this has a power rear window, sunroof and IRS. None of which the newer model has. I'd rather have this. But if it had the V6 I would want to swap in the 2019 motor!
New ranger can't touch this perhaps
I have a 2010 and loved it. The storage compartments in the bed are water resistant, not waterproof. Do not put anything in there, like electronics, that cannot get wet. The hard tonneau cover is standard equipment. 4.0L engine and 6R80 transmission are super reliable.
Does yours have Bluetooth for the 2010?
I see that Ford Excursion back there
My poor cousin owns a 02 sport trac and is struggling to find brake drums since the sport trac wasnt officially brought in where I live
You’re missing that black plastic strip on the tail gate we’re it meets the tonna cover
What about a spare tire? Thanks for the review!
I have a 2008 - I was told when I got it was a demo -not drove on the road in the city or hwy . only from parking spot to parking spot on the dilership. It has over drive only. I was told DO NOT TURN IT OFF. there is more but my spelling is bad.
I have 2010 and it has 1 1/4 inch hitch.. I cant find 2 inch anywhere!! They dont make it anymore :( Help !!
I've had my '07 Sport Trac since 2009 (bought used). Problems you may expect: I've changed my radiator twice. And it's next to impossible to do! From what I understand, Ford designed the system with high coolant pressure, of which the plastic radiator can't handle. Also, the transmission has shift issues (trans control module) that crop up due to a poor design. There are other cosmetic quality deficiencies that are bothersome. (for instance, you can see the cheaply applied tailgate trim missing on this one)
You may think the door handle is ergonomically designed, but I see it as a major design flaw. For one, unfamiliar passengers can't figure out how to get out, but worst of all, open the door on a windy day and try to grab hold of it before it slams into the car in the next parking space. Impossible!
It also doesn't have a USB or MP3 port for modern devices. Unacceptable for 2007.
But all in all, it rides great and is the last of a breed built on a truck frame. Something that is hard to find any more in a SUV.
I'll keep mine, because a few thousand for upkeep and maintenance is cheaper than $40,000 to replace it.
I tried to buy this thing used..... high mileage and expensive prices in the used market. Now with what you have told me I will never look to buy this truck again.
Mines having transmission slipping problems 2nd and 5th gear do I need to get a whole transmission or what I need to do
You'll notice this government one has a second door pull below the armrest. My 2008 doesn't have that, but I wish it did. The stock door pull is too far back and, like you said, the door handle is useless for closing the door.
You didn't show how to open the long compartment at the. front of the bed
The 4.0l sohc is moderately dependable, but when the timing chain guides give out, the whole engine has to come out, because the passenger side timing chain is at the back of the engine, and the transmission bellhousing blocks access to it.
Oh yes I'm aware. It is unfortunate, but as long as the rest of the vehicle is in good enough condition to warrant the repair costs, it is well worth it to me to continue to have that nice balance of power and dependability you get with these motors.
So for the 2nd gen sport trac (07-10) they fixed this issue, you only really see it on the 1st gen (01-05). It's a pretty bulletproof engine as long as you change the oil regularly
@@matthewsalcedo593 Don't have personal experience, but on paper the HP and fuel economy are worst of both worlds. If possible it would be cool to swap in the modern ecoboost 4cyl out of the new ranger.
what happened to the in Depth look ?????
the fllors are not government vehicle specific, all of this gen has vinyl floors. The keypad was dealer installed and not from factory.
Do the rear seats fold up?
Fold down, yes. Probably because they're the same as the Explorer ones.
how can i fix or replace my cover seals? it's the factory cover i just need to replace the seal in the middle
Use the white Gorilla glue
Available now
i have a 07 and it will not start, i tried to plug my scanner into it and it wont even come on. any help??
sounds like an ignition problem, the escapes and focus' of this generation were known for this issue but I'm not sure it's as common in the explorer
Does the 2007 model have a torsion bar?
I know this is late but the 2007 to 2010 are McPherson struts with no torsion bar in the front and coil springs in the back
Front headrests are on backwards.
Maybe the previous owner's head was backwards
@donutdoode69 You must be a doctor. You're right, I have been diagnosed with Reversecrania-itus. It has no cure sadly.
Missing tailgate trim at top
Of tailgate. There is a storage spce in front of bed you didn't talk about.
It has a release lever that you can't see.
Yes Sir ! If you don't know where that latch is located, a man equipped with a pry bar just might do some damage ! (Just saying) LOL
Is the 4.0 in the explorer the same as the 4.0 in the ford ranger?
Yes it is
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Oficial de chendeer
I have a 2002 its on driver side
I.have the adrenaline
Ferd
I have one 2007 v6 4.0
Does it have bluetooth
Do u like ur 2007 v6 and how is it holding up
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