2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
Aging pioneer offers sport-utility truck versatility.
2004 Explorer Sport Trac Review Summary & Specifications
Ford Explorer Sport Trac is still an innovative design packed with small refinements that make life more convenient, both in town and in the backcountry. Its willing engine, solid frame, and well-engineered body make Explorer Sport Trac an impressive sport-utility truck.In ride and handling, however, the Sport Trac has been surpassed by the newest SUVs.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS 2WD ($23,195); XLS 4WD ($25,965); XLT 2WD ($24,710); XLT 4WD ($27,540) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0 liter SOHC 12-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 4.0-liter SOHC 12-valveV6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front seat-belt pre-tensioners, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Safety Canopy side-curtain air bags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23195 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD ($27,540) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; automatic transmission; power door locks with autolock and remote keyless entry; cruise control; tilt steering column; leather-wrapped steering wheel; dome, map and cargo lights; black molded composite material floor covering with color-keyed woven floor mats; color-keyed lower body moldings; two power outlets; AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo with four speakers; 60/40 fold-flat rear bench seat; front and rear stabilizer bars; power steering; tachometer; electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case; aluminum wheels, power windows with driver-side express down; power rear window; speed-sensitive intermittent wipers; trailer wiring harness |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Comfort Group ($1230) includes six-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, high-series floor console with rear climate and audio controls, overhead console with outside temperature display and compass; cargo cage ($195) |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 29610 |
| Horse Power | 210 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 240 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 205.9/71.8/70.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 43.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/53.0/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/52.7/37.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 29.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 5080 |
| Front Suspension | Independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, variable-rate leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 |
| Curb Weight | 4349 |
| Stock Tires | P235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 |