Ford Explorer Sport Trac first generation

Ford Explorer Sport Trac first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Ford Explorer Sport Trac first generation (2001–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: UN105 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,230 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,781–1,791 mm
Wheelbase3,198 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

539 complaints for model years 2001–2005. 46 crashes · 20 fires · 49 injuries · 1 death

  • Transmission and drivetrain 68
  • Body and structure 54
  • Electrical system 44
  • Engine 44
  • Speed control 36
  • Airbags 29

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 11 versions of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac first generation

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2004–2005FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP4.0 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
2004–2005FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP4.0 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
2002–2003SOHC4.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2003CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2001–2003CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2001–20034.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2001–2002CLKUP · SOHC, CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
20014.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001–2005Pickup truck: Standard4.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.5–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle334–359 g/km
2004–2005Pickup truck: Standard4.0 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automatic19.3–20.4 L/100 km 5-cycle309–326 g/km
2001–2003Pickup truck: Standard4.0 LPetrol5-speed manual13.8–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle317–340 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.