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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Auto Show Photo

The all-, completely redesigned Explorer Sport Trac is finally here. We say “finally” because the model it is replacing was based off the Ford Explorer from two generations ago. In fact, while the previous Explorer had a frame and front and rear independent suspension, the previous Explorer Sport Trac was still on a platform that was only slightly modified from the 1990 version of the Ford SUV. But that’s all changed. The current four-door sport-utility pickup fills the pickup truck void left by the Ranger compact truck not having a four-door crew cab model, at the same time providing an interesting twist to the same old sport/utility vehicle. Now 17 inches longer than the current Ford Explorer and sporting one of the few fully independent suspensions on a “pickup” (the only others being the Honda Ridgeline, Subaru Baja, and Hummer H1), the Explorer Sport Trac is significantly improved over than the model it replaces. Handling is much flatter and there is no funny rearend “wobble” some of the other high-standing live axle compact trucks exhibit. The interior is identical to the current Explorer SUV, as are the engine options with the 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 for base models, and the 4.6-liter all-aluminum 24-valve V-8 (one of only two V-8s in its class) available for those who need more. Look for Ford Explorer Sport Tracs to make it into dealerships by May 2006, with a starting price around $26,000.

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