2001FordExplorer Sport TracFord Explorer Sport Trac2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Base 4WDSport UtilityCrew Cab4WDLouisville, KYThe Sport Trac is a combination of a pickup and an SUV. Basically, Ford has grafted a small cargo bed to the back of a redesigned Ford Explorer.Unique combination of cargo bed and regular SUV, strong V6, optional cargo features improve versatility.Can't offer the true cargo hauling ability of a pickup or the true family utility of an SUV.Just when you thought the SUV market couldn't get any bigger, along comes the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Not quite a pickup truck, not quite a SUV, the Sport Trac takes elements from both to create a whole new type of Ford vehicle. Marketed as a vehicle for people with active lifestyles, the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac is based on the Explorer platform. From the C-pillar forward, the Sport Trac is a five-passenger SUV. Rearward of the C-pillar, there's a one-piece, composite cargo area. Made of durable sheet-molding composite, it has molded-in texture and a mar-resistant low-gloss coating. The cargo area is normally 4 feet in length, but an optional cargo keeper also extends the utility of the cargo area. This U-shaped tubular device hinges on the interior sides of the cargo area and rests on the cargo floor. When flipped out over Explorer Sport Trac's tailgate, it extends the cargo area length to almost 6 feet. There's also an optional two-piece foldable and lockable hard tonneau cover to provide protection for items contained in the cargo area. It comes with a removable divider that increases storage flexibility for the cargo area. All Explorer Sport Trac models are equipped with Ford's proven 4.0-liter V6 engine. This single-overhead cam engine, which produces 206 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 238 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm in this application, is linked to an electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is optional. All models can tow up to 5,300 pounds. Explorer Sport Trac shares its basic front and rear suspension geometry with the existing four-door Ford Explorer. However, Ford says the Sport Trac's bushings, spring rates, shock valving and stabilizer bars have been modified for improved ride, handling and noise/vibration/harshness performance over the current four-door Explorer. All Explorer Sport Trac models come with a standard four-wheel antilock braking system. The system controls the front wheels independently and the rear wheels in tandem to improve vehicle control under heavy braking in most operating conditions. The system includes dynamic rear proportioning to help optimize stopping performance under varying vehicle load conditions. While you can look forward to more manufacturers entering this SUV niche, the Sport Trac's main competitor at this point is the Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. The Dodge is based off a pickup truck, but both are similar in that they compromise between the true truck and SUV abilities. What does this mean? If you want to haul stuff around, buy a Ford F-150 with a full-size bed. It works better. If you want to haul a family around, buy an Explorer. It works better. But if you need both, the Sport Trac compromise between pickup and sport-ute might suit you. Dodge DakotaFord RangerMazda B-SeriesNissan Frontier336,000336,000336,0005Unlimited9.8 sec.130 ft.0.7064 litersV6205 hp @ 5000 rpm240 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm33 cu.ft.1500 lbs.5080 lbs.205.7 in.71.7 in.69.9 in.4332 lbs.125.9 in.43 ft.NA39.4 in.38.9 in.NANANANA42.2 in.37.8 in.5StandardStandardNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = GoodRating = GoodVery GoodVery GoodNot TestedNot Tested20.5 gal.16 mpg / 19 mpg15 mpg / 19 mpg328 mi. / 390 mi.308 mi. / 390 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$22,476$24,5807.35%$600N/A3% of the Total MSRPBASE 2WD (5M): 4.0L V6 SOHC SMPI 12-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 650-amp battery with rundown protection; 130-amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 3.73 axle ratio; steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front torsion springs, front torsion bar, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle suspension with anti-roll bar, HD rear leaf springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering; power steering cooler; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 20.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; front license plate bracket, side impact bars; tailgate rear cargo door; trailer harness; roof rack; front and rear body-colored bumpers, rear step; body-colored bodyside molding, rocker panel extensions; monotone clearcoat paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; additional exterior lights include pickup cargo box light; driver's and passenger's power remote black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver styled alloy wheels, P235/70SR16 OWL A/T tires; full-size steelspare wheel; air conditioning; premium AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, auto-reverse cassette player, single-disc CD player, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, child-safety rear door locks; 3 power accessory outlets, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low fuel, lights on, key in ignition, door ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable; deep tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, power rear window; seating capacity of 5, front captain's seats with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment; 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with tilt headrests; height-adjustablefront seatbelts; cloth seats, vinyl door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full vinyl floor covering with carpeted floor mats; interior lights include dome light, front and rear reading lights, illuminated entry; dual vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; partial floor console, glove box with light, driver's and passenger's side door bin, front and rear cupholders; carpeted cargo floor; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
BASE 4WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD (5M) equipment): Part-time 4-wheel drive, auto-locking hub control with electronic shift, transfer case skid plate and front tow hooks.