Cars.com (2001)
Ford pitches the Sport Trac to buyers who need a utility vehicle that actually gets dirty going off-road, hauling mountain bikes or carrying lumber and gardening supplies. Curbside (2001)
Seat comfort in the SporTrac was outstanding, with arm rests, the steering wheel and pedals placed perfectly.
Edmunds (2001)
In-depth comparison tests of some of the most popular 2001 Compact Crew Cabs: Chevrolet S-10, Dodge Dakota, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. Epinions (2001)
See what owners of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have to say about their vehicles -- the good and the bad. Maine Today (2001)
The Sport Trac is built on a frame that is 14-1/2 inches longer than that of the regular Explorer. Yet, because of the use of thicker side-frame rails, a new tubular brace and the design of that lightweight cargo box, the Sport Trac feels tighter, more agile and sure-footed on- and off-road. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2001)
It is basically a four-door pickup with luxury appointments. But Ford chooses instead to cast it in a different light as an Explorer SUV with an open cargo area. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2001)
Sport Trac has good points but seems like a wannabe pickup. Motor Trend (2001)
Of particular interest is the 50-inch-long cargo box itself, constructed entirely of various Sheet Molded Compounds-a fancy term for super tough plastic. It boasts lighter weight than steel and 100-percent corrosion resistance. Motor Trend (2001)
The frame seems to have a little chassis flex, and the suspension is definitely configured to maximize ride quality. New Car Test Drive (2001)
The world's best-selling SUV evolves back into a hybrid pickup. Pickup Truck (2001)
Four-door adrenaline on and off road. The Car Connection (2001)
Ford executives say that with the Explorer Sport Trac they were looking for an "and" vehicle — one that could do everything a sport-utility vehicle could do and more. The Car Connection (2001)
The Sport Trac is a curious mixture of old and new. Based on Ford's phenomenally best-selling Explorer compact sport/utility vehicle, it appears from inside out to have been merely updated for the millennium. The Car Place (2001)
It's not exactly a sport utility. Not exactly a truck. It's a blend of the two, a compromise that should satisfy many, but befuddle others. It's tomorrow's vehicle today. Truck World (2001)
Touting itself as the first sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an open cargo area, the new Ford Explorer Sport Trac is indeed based on an SUV, rather than a pickup truck that has been extended with two additional doors. USA Today (2001)
Explorer Sport Trac's cargo bed is small, 4 feet, 2 inches long. It holds 30 cubic feet of cargo.
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