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Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

Great Compromise

D. L., 02/11/2008
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought in 2007; with 25,000 miles; XLT Premium. Like new. Saved a bunch. Looked at new Jeep four door, too much metal showing, and Dakota four door, noisier and more truck-like. Well pleased with this compromise design. Good looking, solid, quiet. Fits in my garage. Have added K&N air filter, removed resonator, changed to flow- through muffler. 16 mpg in suburban driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle!

fordlover, 06/09/2008
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This has been a great vehicle so far. I think that as long as the routine maintenance is performed that it will last a long time. There have been a few items inside that haven't held up. The paint is cheap around the stereo console, the air vents do not always stay open, and the steering wheel cover is very worn.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I love the truck in spite of it's flaws

percplayer, 12/04/2003
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I owned a Ford Ranger for 13 years and it was a great truck. When I saw the review of the sport trac in 'Car and Driver' magazine, I knew this was the truck for me. I bought my sport trac the first year they were manufactured. It's been recalled a few times for small issues - nothing that I feel compromises the safety of the vehicle. The ride isn't as quiet as I expected in the cab, but that's about the only thing I really don't like about it. I love to drive my sport trac and it meets my needs.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Sport Trac

bayhuntr, 09/30/2005
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This truck is perfect for someone who needs to on occasion haul 4x8 plywood, carry 5 passengers or have a lockable trunk (with the hard bed cover and locking tail gate). I'm 6'6" and have good leg room. The arm rests and seat belts fit with the seat all the way back. The back seats fold down flat for when the dog is along. The only thing I wish they would improve is the mileage. If they came out with a hybrid Sport Trac, I'd be all happy.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good Truck, Falls apart due to rust

Matt, Newmarket, NH, 07/28/2018
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

The truck has served me well, but being 15 years old, it has a lot of rust that is causing it to fall apart.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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