Overview & Reviews

The Sport Trac is an offshoot of the SUV. Basically, Ford has grafted a small cargo bed to the back of a heavily revised Ford Explorer.

• Unique combination of cargo bed and regular SUV, strong V6, optional cargo items improve versatility.

User Reviews:

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  great suv/truck, but small problems - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By toby - July 4 - 2:00 am

  i have had my sporttrac for over 2 years (the first one sold at the dealership) i have had numerous small repairs that have had to be fixed, but do recommend the vehicle for purchase. unfortunately, my biggest problem is the brakes. i am on my 4th set of brakes at 71000 highway miles. im hoping that this time it is fixed.

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  Love My Stort TRac - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By joedirt - June 24 - 10:00 am

  Since I have purchased my 2001 Sport Trac I have not been dissapointed at all. I love the way it rides and handles on the interstate and in town. It is even comfortable on long trips.

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  Worst gas hog I have ever owned - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Reed Thwaites - May 20 - 3:53 am

  This truck was a wedding gift from my father so I probably shouldnt complain about it, but people want to hear it so hear it goes. It is a very heavy truck it takes a lot of effort to drive, the steering is tough the shocks are tough and the breaks are touchy. The fuel economy is not 16-17 its more like 10-12. I cant wait to pay off my other car so I can trade this hunk of junk in.

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  2001 Ford Sport Trac - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Charles Shaffer - May 1 - 11:13 am

  It will be a year in June 2008 since I bought it. Have had trouble with bad vibration in the whole truck, in the steering, and front end. Mechanic said the owners of the truck who had purchased it new had under the new warranty to get it fixed. The power steering pump has to be replaced with a bigger valve in it along with some other things concerning the pump. This is what is causing the vibration. Could cost me at least $1000 to fix it. Not a happy camper.

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  Review - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By MEC - March 17 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive, put a class III hitch an rent a trailer for big bulk jobs, handles towing with ease, nimble, fits in garage, 4wd a must. Overall interior appointments excellent when compared to Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Dakota.

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  01 Sport Trac - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By carlton100c - February 9 - 2:00 am

  One of the first to buy this vehicle. It has not disapointed. We have been 4 whelling in Colorado Rockies and mudding in Kansas.. Full size back seat is a major plus. It is all we hoped for when we ordered the vehicle in March 2000. Will replace it with another Sport Trac, someday.

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  Transmission problems - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Frank Grimes - February 1 - 6:16 pm

  The SportTrac is a decent vehicle and served me well over a five year period. The trucks versatility and mix of luxury and ruggedness allowed it to handle most situations well. The windshield is prone to cracking when operating the defrosters in cold weather. There are a few sensors that have a tendency to fail. However, my biggest issue with the truck came at 95,000 miles when the automatic transmission ceased to function. The truck was well maintained, so the failure was quite a surprise. After much research, and expense, I found that this was common among these trucks. The automatic transmission has design flaws. Beware the blinking "O/D Off" light of death.

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  Everything I Was Looking For - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Ray - January 30 - 1:13 pm

  Its the perfect vehicle - especially in Western NY. Great to take camping/fishing in the summer - holds all the family gear. The 4WD is awesome in the snow heading to the cabin for hunting. Got it brand new when they came out and will drive it into the ground - hopefully not for a very long time. Runs great - never had a problem with it.

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  2001 5 speed - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By Phil T - January 4 - 10:56 pm

  Overall a very dependable truck. Agree with postings on brakes going in short order. Also had a clutch slave cylinder go bad (under extended warranty). Other than that, no problems. Has never left me stranded. Exterior design still looks good after 4 years. Balance between crew cab and pickup capacity is perfect. Interior design on base model is very plain (yet functional), but what can you expect in a base model. Pickup bed is great for the hardware store/dump runs, but lacking when you go to get any 4x8s. Yes, this is a compromise, but an acceptable one when compared to cost of a crew cab full size pickup.

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  Blackies been a good boy - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  By lcattivera - December 18 - 1:26 pm

  i have always been a GM man, but after repeated fuel pumps and little gremlins in my last three Chevys, I stepped into my first Ford truck. I loved the design and looks from the start. Nice smooth ride compared to S-10 Blazers. Love the smooth shift while accelerating. Has good power when you are stupid enough to floor it and watch the fuel gauge drop. Overall, Blackie has been good dependable truck. Good styling, handy 4 doors, great stereo/6 cd changer, and love to open that rear window. I have 87,000 miles on him. I keep him garaged and drive him daily. I have had problems with repeated engine light, brakes, uneven tire wear, rattles.