Overview & Reviews

The interior gets a minor refresh that includes a revised instrument cluster. XLT models now come with additional standard features, while the high-line XLT Premium gets a new monochrome exterior look. The Adrenalin model now features an even more powerful premium audio system. All models get a flexible fuel feature that allows them to run on ethanol-blended fuel, as well as traditional gasoline. Finally, there is no longer a manual transmission option on XLS models.

• SUV comfort and pickup truck bed convenience, workhorse V6, features galore, available side curtain airbags.

User Reviews:

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  2002 - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By qa9031 - October 4 - 2:00 am

  Have transported, king size mattress, mulch for the yard, scuba equipment, boating equipment all with relative ease, great vehicle.

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  Noise????? - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By ben13 - September 23 - 10:00 am

  I owned an Explorer (02) which developed low hum in rearend around 40 + MPH. The dealer tried several fixes and finally said live with it. I decided to trade in on sporttrac (03) no hum initially, but guess what after about 2K miles the old hum is back only louder and more annoying (riders notice it immediately). A local Ford dealer had a gtreat fix - ride with the radio on!!!!! Thanks ford. Ive had several ford products over the last few years and this one is the last.

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  Great SUV for the Money - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Andy Z - May 18 - 10:00 am

  Cost me about $16995 plus tax with all the rebates and discounts. Great vehicle for the money. Would have loved better fuel economy -- but its a SUV so what do you expect. Very practical for around the home -- 5 pass and a pick up bed with a cover -- cool

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  i love my truck - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By HUE - January 15 - 2:00 am

  i lover driving my sports trac,it handles beautifully. so far no problems.im surprised the editors rating was 7.2,but i do agree it handles better as a suv than a truck. anyway i love,im a first time truck buyer and im enjoying the ride.

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  A good mix - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Dan - April 1 - 11:20 am

  I absolutely love the versatility of this vehicle. Ive loaded a fridge, mountain bike & TV stand in the back and carried 4 adults in the cab. You just cant beat that versatility. Its not a superior truck, nor a superior passenger vehicle. If you need a dedicated truck, buy a truck. If you need an SUV to haul the family, buy an SUV. However, if you want a vehicle that performs both jobs well (not perfectly, mind you) then you cant go wrong with a Sport Trac.

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  This vehicle could have been more reliable - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By woodinva - December 26 - 9:26 am

  Replaced Good year Tires RTS at 10k ( dealer replace) then again they wore out at 40K . Tranny replaced at 37K miles. Shocks replaced at 40K miles ALl new Front end & ball joints replaced at 40K miles. Bearings replaced at 40k miles. Got new Michelin LTX M+S at 40K miles now rides like a dream if you ROTATE tires every 10k miles.

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  great truck - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By gunnar - May 16 - 2:00 am

  A well built vehicle thats fun and adventures

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  Not perfect, but not bad - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By AA - May 2 - 12:43 am

  After 110000M, its still going strong without any mechanical failures. Just the basic maintenance required. It has excellent fuel consumption, compared to my Tahoe. Of course, you trade off horses when you go into a V6 but its enough to do most things that can be done with a 4 foot long box. Outside styling looks very sporty and the paint has a tough anti scratch coating. The suspension is a little too soft for spirited driving, but the truck still handles very well on the road. Very comfortable front seats. Dunno about back ones, never been on them. Havent heard complaints about them though. The tail of the truck is a extremely light (fiberglass box), but nothing some sand bags wont fix.

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  the siver beat - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By montoya - April 16 - 10:00 am

  comfortable seating and roomy

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  Fun to drive anytime! - 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By ajbran - February 15 - 10:00 am

  This hybrid of an SUV & pick-up truck is everything I had expected it to be. The V6 engine is quite responsive with plenty of "get-up-and-go" when needed on the road even when you have the air conditioner running. The no-frills interior of the XLS is very comfortable with some easy to reach amenities. There is plenty of leg room in the back for three adult passengers and my two kids really enjoy having the elbow room to spread out and keep their distance from their sibling rival. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for an alternative to the standard SUV or those that are sticker-shocked by the large crew cab truck prices.