New Sport Trac Features for 2004
- Four vehicle trims: XLS, XLT, XLT Premium and Adrenalin.
- Tweaked interior with a revised instrument cluster.
- XLT standard equipment includes power mirrors, remote keyless entry, tilt steering wheel, speed control, woven floor mats.
- XLT Premium adds a new monochromatic look that includes color-keyed bumpers, fascia, moldings and step bars
- The Adrenalin premium audio system is upgraded for 2004
- FFV Engine capability allows engine to operate on traditional gasoline or ethanol 85 blended fuel
- New exterior colors: Competition Orange Clearcoat, Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
Pricing & Fuel Economy
Sport Trac XLS
- MSRP: $24,355
- EPA estimated mpg: 16 city/21 highway
Sport Trac XLT
- MSRP: $25,595
- EPA estimated mpg: 16 city/21 highway
Sport Trac XLT Premium
- MSRP: $28,000
- EPA estimated mpg: 16 city/21 highway
Sport Trac Adrenalin
- MSRP: $28,795
- EPA estimated mpg: 16 city/21 highway
Cargo Capabilities
- 29.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the standard cargo bed, which measures 50 inches long and 19.7 inches deep.
Seating
Three seating packages are available:
- Cloth low-back front bucket seats and a rear 60/40-split bench seat with four-way adjustable head restraints are standard on all Explorer Sport Trac models.
- Cloth bucket seats with driver-side six-way power seat adjustment, recline function and a four-way manually adjustable head restraint are optional on XLT Premium.
- Leather-trimmed bucket seats are available on XLT Premium and Adrenalin models. They are heated and have an additional power lumbar adjustment feature. The leather-trimmed seats are two-toned, with dark bolster and light insert.
More Interior
The standard floor console has two large front cup holders, an open front storage area, convenience clip, two pop-out rear cup holders and a hinged armrest that allows access to a removable soft pack storage bag with adjustable shoulder strap.
A deluxe console is available on XLT Premium models. It features a coin holder, front power point and flow-through rear heater/air conditioning ducts.
Audio
- Explorer Sport Trac comes standard with an AM/FM/CD stereo.
- XLT and XLT Premium have two optional audio systems: an 80-watt dual media sound system featuring AM/FM/CD and cassette player, or a Pioneer 285-watt audio system that features an in-dash six-disc CD stereo.
- The Adrenalin premium audio system pumps out 510 watts of Pioneer power. The stereo system features nine speakers, including a subwoofer, and a six-disc in-dash CD player with MP3 capability.
Moonroof
- A power moonroof is optional on XLT Premium and Adrenalin models.
Powertrain
- Explorer Sport Trac is powered by a 4.0-liter single-overhead-cam V-6, with a five-speed automatic overdrive transmission.
- Sport Trac is available in 2WD or 4WD.
- The 2004 Explorer Sport Trac offers standard flexible-fuel capability.
Towing
- A properly equipped Sport Trac has a 5,300-pound maximum towing capacity.
Safety
- Optional Safety Canopy side curtain air bag system for enhanced passenger protection.
- Four-wheel-disc ABS is standard on Explorer Sport Trac.
- Ford's BeltMinder system reminds the driver to buckle up.
- Child safety seat tether anchors are provided in rear seating positions. Rear doors have child safety locks.
Major Equipment and Options
XLS: 4.0L SOHC V-6 engine; five-speed automatic transmission, AM/FM/CD stereo, 16-inch 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels, power windows and locks, intermittent wipers, two-tone cloth front bucket seats and split rear bench seat.
XLT adds to XLS: leather-wrapped steering wheel; remote keyless entry with keypad, speed control/tilt steering wheel, woven floormats and black dual fold-away power exterior mirrors.
XLT Premium adds to XLT: a monochromatic exterior that includes color-keyed bumpers, fascia, moldings and step bars and the Comfort Group and Premium Sport Group.
Adrenalin features: a 510-watt Pioneer audio system, color-keyed bumpers, fascia and moldings, chrome wheels, chrome step bars and unique badging.
Comfort Group, optional on XLT and standard on XLT Premium, includes six-way power driver seat, driver power lumbar support, passenger manual two-way seat adjustor, premium floor console, overhead console with outside temperature and compass, autolamp and auto-dimming mirror.
Premium Sport Group, optional on XLT and standard on XLT Premium, includes bright cast aluminum wheels with conventional spare, fog lamps, front tow hooks (4x4 only), all-terrain tires, side step bars and 4.10 rear axle ratio.
[Page 2: Sport Trac Specifications
Dimensions and Capacities
Length: 205.9
Width: 71.8
Height:
- 4x2: 70.5
4x4: 70.4
Wheelbase: 125.9
Track, front/rear: 58.5/58.3
Ground clearance: 6.7
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gal
Oil capacity: 5.0 qt
Coolant capacity: 14.0 qt
Interior
Headroom
- 1st: 39.4
- 2nd 38.7
Legroom
- 1st: 42.4
- 2nd: 37.8
Hip room
- 1st: 53.0
- 2nd: 52.7
Shoulder room
- 1st: 56.3
- 2nd: 56.9
Powertrain
Engine type:
- V-6, iron block, aluminum heads
Bore x stroke: 3.95 x 3.32 in
Displacement: 245 cu in, 4015 cc
Compression ratio, 9.7:1
Fuel injection
- Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain
- SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Power (estimated): 210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque (estimated): 240 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Final drive ratio, 3.73:1, 4.10:1
Gear ratios
- I, 2.48:1
- II, 1.86:1
- III, 1.47:1
- IV, 1.00:1
- V, 0.75:1
Front Suspension
- SLA independent, coil-over-shock
Rear Suspension
- Leaf springs, gas shocks and stabilizer bar
Steering
- Power rack-and-pinion
- Overall ratio, 17.5:1
- Turning circle, curb-to-curb: 43.1 ft
Brakes
- Front: 12.0-in disc
- Rear: 12.0-in disc
- Vacuum assist
- Anti-Lock
Wheels and Tires
Base wheel and tire:
- 16-in aluminum, P235/70R16
Largest wheel and tire available:
- 16-in aluminum, P235/70R16
Weights (pounds)
Base curb weight
- 4x2: 4135
- 4x4: 4349
Max towing capacity, properly equipped
- 4x2: 5300
- 4x4: 5080
GVWR
- 4x2: 5660
- 4x4: 5840