2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac consumer reviews

I bought mine used back on 2010, so it was already a 7 year old car... but that didnt stop it from being solid as a rock. Chevy should take note. I've owned it for 4 years, put 35k miles on it on top of the 80 it already had, and this thing has not had one major problem. So far I've had to replace a transmission line which was so cheap and took me 20 minutes, and the alternator which I got for around 130 reman'd and took me ten minutes to do. The design of the truck is simple and very efficient, perfect for the handyman/outdoorsman with friends and family to transport. The bed may be smaller than the avg pickup but there are enough tie points to secure just about anything. I dont advise it, but i drove with a 7'x7' hot tub resting on top of the rails and made a 10mile trip home just fine. The only complaints I have are minor- the trailer hitch could be better (which on the XLT Prem it is) and the wind noise could be better. If you want a truck but dont want to sacrifice space and save some cash, this is the vehicle for you. It's also quite stlyish and unique on the roads, and was the first of its kind before Nissan made its frontier similar and then Chevy produced the god-awful avalanche.

Great all around truck. Has all the room to haul the kids and bikes to the trails to ride. It is a little country and a little rock and roll. While clearly not as beefy as an F-150, but easier to park and better on gas. Plenty o power both in interior features and under the hood. Works in the city well as a daily driver, yet room for weekend activities.

This truck is comfortable for a family but still offers the truck bed for hauling. Very reliable with almost no problems at 150000 miles. Will probably buy another one

Perfect for what I need. Bought mine used and it is still going strong. Cute body style and interior is comfortable...nothing crazy, simple.

On the positive, after owning it for 3 yrs I still get comments on it's looks. When people ride in it they are surprise at all the standard equipment and toys. It is the only Ford I have ever seen or heard of that had so much standard equipment. Too bad the company doesn't learn to do that with more vehicles. The box looks tiny, but with the gate down and the extender I can carry anything I like. Key word "I". On the complaint side, it is under powered at the bottom end, but it is a 4x4 with a 4 ltr. It is really tough to back up. One of the few vehicle I drive regularly that needs a back-up sensor.

I really like the overall design and funtionality of the the FORD Explorer SportTrac. It meets the need of the modern growing family with 4 doors and the week-end "do-it-your-selfer" that's has limited use for the compact bed.