2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac consumer reviews

I have lots of trucks, and the best and most useful is my Sport Trac. I have the use a a five passenger vehicle along with the ability to haul what I need. Tows great and handling is perfect. No roll or sloppiness. This model year is a bit heavy on the gas usage, but I understand that was taken care of the next year. I would recommend and buy this truck again and again. There is not a single negative that I can think of with this truck. Just drive one and see. So dependable that it is scary. This is my first six-cylinder vehicle (I am a V-8 junkie) and I am impressed.

I would recommend this truck to everyone. Great vehicle to transport kids or cargo. Excellent overall!!!

This truck was great. The ratings are for comfort as the seating is a bit stiff and small at times, especially for a tall person, but the reliability is stupendous! The truck has given me very little trouble in the almost 25k and 2 years that I've owned it. (Now at 98k) Mine is lifted too, with 33's and a 6" lift, and it still operates great and handles well...the bad side is the turning radius...this isn't just the lift, as I've driven regular height ones and they all seem to turn really wide...which with a lift requires three points on a daily basis...not always so fun in a city setting... Despite the lift, with my KN Supercharger, I get great mileage, around 250 city and about 300-325 on the highway, as long as speeds stay under 80mph. the truck is stable, solid, and can haul about anything! I've several times loaded it to limit to the roof, the insides, and the bed, and it still amazes me how much a trooper it really is! I don't really like the bling bling the new ones look, but they are luxurious! Of course, with that you face scratching the baby, and cussing a storm. I like that mine is rugged, plain, like a truck should be, but has nice lines that accent the side, and with the height, it looks really cool! Good Job Ford!

I have had this truck for 7 years now. This truck is versatile. I have used it to tow trailers with motorcycles, transport my canoe, and move heavy cargo in the bed. Remove the bolts in the back seat and wala - more cargo rome... This truck is truly a jack of all trades. The bed is very convenient and the bed cover is a must. The only thing that lacks a little is the bed length. This truck is no speed demon, but it is not built for that. The only gripe I have is that it does not come with the roof rail cross bars. This is a pricey item to get. Overall, this truck is great... A true workhorse. I would recommend this truck to anyone.

Vehicle handled welll on highway, confortable seating, loved the rear drop down window instead of the sliding window on most trucks, only problem is he lack of power for this size engine and poor gas mileage

Cant beat it. The truck is 7 years old now, no major issues. Handles great in all weather conditions

I bought it new in 2001 and it has lasted so far 236,379 miles. Only complaint is the front brakes. Believe me. Purchase good roters and pads.Every thing else is great.Daily driver. With all my tool's in it.

the only thing i would change with this truck is the length of the bed. a 5 foot bed would be great.

The SportTrac is a decent vehicle and served me well over a five year period. The truck's versatility and good mix of luxury and ruggedness allowed it to handle most situations well. 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.

Great handling, good ride, very versatile. This is the best truck I have ever owned, easy to maintain, no problems what so ever! I have used it for family vacations and trips to the hardware store to pick up lumber for my husband.