The Odd looking Pickup!
Written: Feb 02 '01 (Updated Feb 03 '01)
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Pros: You can haul around 5 people.
Cons: Poor gas mileage for a V-6.
The Bottom Line: It is a well-built truck but, I do not like the short bed, I prefer a 6 or 8-foot bed.
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| surferdude7's Full Review: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
Yes this is an odd-looking sports utility truck with a rear bed just a little over 4 feet long. The bed is about 2 feet in depth and 4 feet wide by 4 feet in length giving it only about 30 cubic feet in cargo space. After awhile you kind of do get use to the look.
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD that are made after 6-22-2000, base list price is for $24580.00 without the destination charge.
It comes with a 4.0-liter SOHC V6, Fuel Induction SFI with 205 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque. The gas mileage rating is 16 MPG for the City and 19 MPG for the highway with a standard 5-Speed Manual with Overdrive transmission. The Automatic transmission 5-Speed with Overdrive gets 15 MPG for the City and 19 MPG for the highway.
When I drove it I was disappointed, it road rougher than I expected and it seemed top heavy on cornering. The performance of the V-6 was fair and it run a lot better when we run a premium gas in it.
The interior looked nice with two front air bags and a nice gauge layout for easy reading. The rear seat wasn’t to bad, there was enough room for two adults and one child as long as the front seats were not all the way back. The back seat has three child seat tether anchors.
I didn’t test the air conditioner (Too cold outside) but, the heater worked great.
Standard Equipment
Air Conditioning
Power Front Disc Brakes and Braking System with F&R Anti-Lock.
Four-Cup Holders
Power Windows and Door Locks
A 20-gallon Fuel Tank
Oil Pressure, Voltmeter and Tachometer Gauges
Power Dual Mirrors
AM/FM Stereo with CD & Cassette and Digital Clock
Intermittent Wipers
Three Power Outlets
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Cons
One thing I did not like is that the engine rattles occasionally using 87 octane, so you need to use a higher octane gas.
Warranty
Ford Motor Company gives you 3 years or 36,000 miles Limited Bumper-to-Bumper and 3 years or 36,000 miles of 24-hr Roadside Assistance. There is a 5-year with Unlimited mileage for Corrosion Perforation.
My Final Thoughts
I was really disappointed in this truck. If you want a Ford truck then check out the Ford F-150, it rides and handles a lot better and you can haul more. If you need an SUV get the Ford Explorer, at least you can haul people more comfortably.
I had this truck for two days playing with it. I had the 4 x 4 version with the automatic transmission, they also make a 2-wheel drive version. I did not use it off road since it was brand new and not mine.
Ford makes some good trucks, I was just not impressed with the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 28578
Condition: New
Model Year: 2001
Model and Options: 4WD
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