Sport Trac Fans Enthused Over Redesign

[Jim Oaks]

Ford's redesigned 2007 Sport Trac has caught the attention of truck enthusiasts, along with their rave reviews. (c)2006 Ford Motor Co.

More... (http://media.ford.com/newsroom/feature_display.cfm?release=22900)

[Disturbed_Ranger]

I was looking around on the net and i found these pics. I think this truck is my new dream car.
http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/ford/sportrac/images/1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/ford/sportrac/pages/1.htm&h=412&w=600&sz=65&hl=fr&start=9&tbnid=K28FD6YC6J9h_M:&tbnh=93&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsportrac%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl% 3Dfr
:drool::drool::drool::drool:
Is this an prototype or are they really going to make some like these?

[Jim Oaks]

I like this Sport Trac Adrenaline:

http://www.therangerstation.com/resources/fordphotos/SPA_TRS.JPG

http://www.therangerstation.com/resources/Sport_Trac_Adrenalin.htm

[human5]

I agree with :drool:. But add the fact that I think I should change my pants now. That would be one fun truck.

[almostclueless]

The adrenaline looks ricer.

[JohnnyO]

Ehh. Can't lift the new ones.

[Will]

Ehh. Can't lift the new ones.

Get a bigger forklift.

[JohnnyO]

I'm sort of undecided at this point. Lease is almost up on my Trac. Like the new ones but they're not real off-roady. OTOH, I don't have time for off-roading any more. Might keep my '05, I can buy it for $14,800 when the lease is up. I like it. OTOH it costs a lot to operate. If I buy it, my payment will go down about $100/month. Maybe get a 4-banger XLT but then I give 4wd which I need maybe three weeks a year, but when I need it I really NEED it. Maybe get a Ranger 4x4 with a 3.0/stick, good on gas but I have to give up the extra seats, can only get a 3.0 in a regular cab now. Ideally I think I'd keep my Trac, get a Superlift kit, 33's, and 4.56's for kicks but mostly I'm afraid that if gas goes to $4 then it isn't worth crap. Or get that Mustang GT I've wanted all my life and a beater Ranger 4x4 just to get around in the winter. I dunno. I dunno.

[ozzy85]

I like the '67 Mustang style hood vents... and the 390 HP. Needs a decent anti-traffic bumper instead of plastic, though.

[Jspafford]

So are the new sport tracs now part of the mustang family? Or are all the ford SUV's going to be 4" off the ground.

[85_Ranger4x4]

They are based on the '02+ Explorer, the one shown above is a sport tuned version, kind of like what a Lightning was to the F-150.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/sporttrac/

[Anger]

:lame:

A perfectly worthless truck.

[rusty ol ranger]

Its fine if you like a truck that cant haul anything and scrapes bottom on speed bumps.

I dunno.....i think my 96 will be the last truck i buy for a while.

later,
Dustin

[jakester32]

Hey first post here.... lot of good reading on TRS.

I would like to comment as a sport trac enthusiast...

Let me tell you why this is a perfect vehicle for my situation... and why it is not a "lame" truck.

I drive a ranger now, but I have to get rid of it pretty soon because it is eating up the fuel (19-20mpg on highway). I drive 100miles+ everyday for work reasons so I need an economy car. I bought the truck 4 yrs ago when I was building a house and it worked out great.. but now its time to move on. However, I still need a truck in the family for picking up salt, fuel, mulch (to name a few) for everyday living. Now, pretty much even the most economic truck only gets about what? 26mpg at best.... this being said I need a car... and I am hoping to get something in the 32-40mpg range.

However, my wife only drives about 20-30 miles per day to her work and back or maybe into town. She has '03 monte carlo.. which gets about 30-32 on the highway. Once we get this paid off I am going to take it... to haul me to work and back.

Now.....what vehicle would fit perfect for my wife to drive....... Yeah you guessed it... a 07 or 08 sport trac. Why do you ask?

First, I want a truck so that we can pick up things that you don't want inside the cab or that just wont fit.
Second, My expecting wife wants a SUV like all women because it sits higher and has cargo room.
Third, the 4x4 can make tracks through the snow after bad winter nights in my 1400' driveway so the low ground clearance of the monte does not get hung up.. On evenings I'll have time to remove the snow with my tractor for the next day.
Forth, has anyone noticed how luxurious the limiteds are??? They are flipping sweet.
Fifth, the 6sp auto V8with 292hp and 300lbs of torque combined with the class IV tow package will pull my 3500lb tractor on a 18ft car hauler. (7900lbs tow capacity). Now I am most likely going to get a weight distribution support to help with the tongue weight but to do this once in a while to help out friends a family with the tractor will safe from having to buy or borrow another truck to tow it.
And it will do all this with and get 20mpg (unloaded) on the highway.
Sixth, 5 star safety rating in front and rear.

So why is it lame?
Why not get the F-150?
1. I don't need a truck that big.
2. Does the F-150 have independent rear suspension? Simply the ride of a F150 is suckier.
3. The price tag of a loaded limited F-150 supercab with similar options to the limited sport trac is 40k+ compared to the 35k MSRP of the sport trac.

I guess my point is ... every forum I go to people are bashing this vehicle... but you dont realize the population that it was designed to fit. I cannot wait to get one... (monte is paid off in aug. of 08).

[Seabiscuit]

Ranger
14k to 22k
21 mpg

F150
17k to 37k
14 mpg

Sport Trac
25k to 40k
14 mpg

[85_Ranger4x4]

Ranger
14k to 22k
21 mpg

F150
17k to 37k
14 mpg

Sport Trac
25k to 40k
14 mpg


That 14 for the F-150 must be a mix of city/highway. My F-150 can get about 18 mpg on the highway, and about 12 in town. Would put the Ranger with about a 3.0 and the Sport Trac with a 4.6. Very nice, fair compairison. Also keep in mind that the $17k F-150 has the same power and towing abilities as a $22k Ranger, only it has more room and is safer.

[jakester32]

Ranger
14k to 22k
21 mpg

F150
17k to 37k
14 mpg

Sport Trac
25k to 40k
14 mpg

What does your post mean? MPG where? What drivetrain? Are you saying you can't get a F150 for over 37k? But you can with a sport trac?

FYI, your only hitting 40k with a sport trac if your talking MSRP with all options.... your saying an equally equiped F150 wont cost over 37k?

[Seabiscuit]

Don't over analyze a quick comparison of city MPG and price range. The price range was pulled from the ford website. I think the 26K sport trac's are really awesome. If I cannot get another 200k out of my ranger I will be looking for a new sport trac. The F150 is too big for what my needs are.