2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- SUV comfort and pickup truck bed convenience, workhorse V6, features galore, available side curtain airbags.
Cons
- Ancient underpinnings deliver sloppy ride and handling, can't carry as much as a real pickup, subpar off-road ability.
What’s new
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.
Edmunds says
Part SUV, part truck, the Sport Trac is much better at the former than it is at the latter.
For sale nearby
33 listings
- $4,695fair price$506 above market
- 212,475 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 4'2” bed, 4l, 6cyl
- Sonny Gerber Auto Sales (339 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Omaha, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMDU77K24UA22811
Stock: A22811
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-25-2025 - Photos not available$4,988good price$767 below market
- 153,307 miles
- 2 accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 4'2” bed, 4l, 6cyl
- American Auto (379 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Kearney, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU77K34UA52311
Stock: A53211T
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-10-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$235/mo for Explorer Sport Trac XLS
Explorer Sport Trac XLS
vs
$217/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starswpearson1, 10/21/2011
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS Rwd 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Purchased my 2004 Sport trac xls new in 2004. After 66,000 plus miles it is still going strong. Replaced tires after 50,000 miles. I have driven through 4 hurricanes to work in 90 plus mile hour winds with no worries about my safety. The truck is paid for and I am sure it will be give me at least another 100,000 miles of transportation. It is a little thirsty at todays gas prices but at … least there is no car payment. I have hauled numerous bikes, trees, 25 bags of mulch, lawn mowers, wood, furniture, playsets, without a worry. It is nice to be high up when driving on the highway. I just change the oil and filter per manual and have had no worries.Better than wife's Mercedes in reliability!
Super truck - does everything I need it for
5 out of 5 starsZap0007, 09/03/2015
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I have owned my truck since new (2004 ST XLS with a hard Tonto cover and bed extender) I get about 18-24 MPG depending where and how I drive - I would love to had better MPG.
In 165,000 miles all I have had to do is regular oil changes, air filter, liquids, tires, brakes, rotors, and replaced front ball joints (normal maintenance stuff)
It has been very dependable, the power locks … have stopped working but that is acceptable I may have them fixed in the future.
I paid less than $18K tax and all out the door new in 2004 and I have gotten my money's worth
I plan to keep mine for another 5 years (my 8 year old grandson) wants it - not sure it will last that long, we shall see. :)
This vehicle could have been more reliable
3.88 out of 5 starswoodinva, 02/16/2012
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Rwd 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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.
The best vehicle that I have owned!
5 out of 5 starsRoger Wilson, 08/12/2015
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I bought this truck in 2008 at 39k miles. It had a knocking in the front end when I turned corners. I was told it was tie rods and charged 1000 bucks to fix. No problems driving until the familiar clunk happened again last year that was worse with cold weather but eased up in warm. I got under the truck and noticed that the sway bar link rubber gasket had been totally eaten up by the … mount. 15 bucks for a new one..then did the other side for fun since it was easy and cheap. I bet that was what it was when I payed 1000 bucks 7 years ago. I am now at 112k and replaced all the shocks, brake pads and the two front rotors though the front right was the only one that needed it. I put new tires on it and it now rides like it did when I bought it in 08. the rear differential seal had a gradual leak that I replaced myself as well this past weekend. It is the XLT with all leather seats and rubber floors. it is so easy to clean and no seat stains! The electric rear window is nice and I love the bed extender. The family can ride in it comfortably when I need them to as well. I thought about trading in for a 2010 but there is nothing wrong with the truck after all the maintenance work has been done. I'm going to keep it for a while longer.
2004 Explorer Sport Trac Highlights
XLS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $23,710 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $235/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 5,300 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Explorer Sport Trac include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover2 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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