Ask the Car People.SM


Ford Explorer Sport Trac - IV - READ ONLY

386 messages,  Last post on Jan 23, 2002 at 1:35 PM

You are in the Pickups - Archived Discussions Forum.

This discussion is ARCHIVED. To reactivate the discussion, post a request in the Javascript runtime error--TypeError: obj has no properties-- no stack trace file was written discussion.

What is this discussion about? Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Exterior, Engine, Interior, Truck

Messages Page 25 of 40

#235 of 386 No Problems............ by lasvegan

Nov 21, 2000 (4:19 pm)

Out here in Vegas their are a few taxi cabs which are Sport Trac's. I have spoken to the guys who are driving them as they pick up or drop off at the hotel I work at. One has 50,000+ miles on it and the other one had 70,000+ miles on it. The drivers really like the ST. Their still running strong. I have seen a 2002 Explorer as a taxi. The most impressive thing I have noticed is the door handles and the closure of the doors. Sounds like closing the door of a Lexus. Very nice! I think this is an area Ford should have considered in the ST. Beefing up the weather stripping would be a plus and most likely eliminate the wind noise we hear around or doors. It would be great if Ford came up with an over the counter package of weather stripping to add to the doors. Well anyway thats a few thoughts. Great site!

#236 of 386 Mileage by zderf

Nov 21, 2000 (10:53 pm)

Mine is now 7 months old with 5300 miles. Most is well except for the mileage... 14 -15 no matter what. My 1998 Explorer EB V-8 would get upwards of 20 on the hiways, and 15 around town. Ummm. What's up?


I've also got a funny sounding buzz from the front console area at certain RPM's (1800 - 2200 or so). You can make it change volume with slight throttle changes. Strange.


And now, my fuel door is starting to rub. I always felt good reading posts about that problem which I never had until now.


Where is the woofer actually located??


Thanks


Zderf

#237 of 386 Mileage by greg2828

Nov 22, 2000 (2:41 am)

Subwoofer, located in rear behind the Drivers side passenger rear compartment.

#238 of 386 California emissions 422 by nochevyagain

Nov 23, 2000 (5:22 pm)

I see a lot of ST's in the lots with this: "422-California emissions" listed on the invoice. I know California is tight on these standards. Will this effect performance? Why would this be on a ST in NJ.

#239 of 386 ford assessment $190 by firstford3

Nov 25, 2000 (3:50 am)

Has anyone been charge with a "Ford assessment" fee? I place an factory order and they say this is require for every buyer. It's $ 190.00. Or is this another profit tool from the dealer. Help.

#240 of 386 $190 pure profit... by moose21

Nov 25, 2000 (10:21 pm)

What ?? An assessment fee ?? What will they think of next ... on second thought, don't answer that. What are they assessing, how much the consumer can be hood-winked ?!? I would ask for WRITTEN details of this assessment fee, then tell them that if they want your business to waive it; don't let them use it as a bartering tool. Just remind them that it's your money & you can spend it at one of their competitors if they really want to keep 'blind-siding' you...

#241 of 386 Assessment fee, post #256 by jdumas

Nov 26, 2000 (3:15 pm)

Thanks for the warning. I will pick mine up this week and be prepared for the "assessment fee" which was never mentioned during my three hours of negociations with the salesman. It took more than a half an hour to persuade him we would not pay a $295 D&H fee.
 Next we will probably be assessed a "recount fee" to help Ford count the number of recalled firestones. By the way mine came in with firestones contrary to a written agreement. The dealer is now busy looking for replacement tires.

#242 of 386 popping by melvin7

Nov 26, 2000 (6:26 pm)

When I let my window up or down I can hear popping sound coming out of my speakers everytime I touch the window button. Is anyone else having this happen? Is this normal or because I didn't pay an assessment fee?

#243 of 386 Spot Trac Pricing by kkd001

Nov 27, 2000 (3:16 am)

Can anyone tell me if the dealer's are marking down the ST's. I'm looking for a 2WD..Dallas Area

#244 of 386 Vibration and noise by bigmellon

Nov 27, 2000 (5:23 am)

I have read a few articles speaking of a strange vibration. I have this problem with my Sport Trac and thought I would inquire as to if any one else had had a similar problem.


My truck has a strange vibration that come in at exactly 83mph. It also has a "ringing" sound that can be heard at speeds as low as 35mph. The vibration gets greater if speed is increased past 85, and is virtually un-noticeable below 83 mph. I have had all of the tires and drive shafts checked and re-checked for balance. Nothing is out of the ordinary.


I just had a factory engineer look at it this past week. (It took a month just to get them out here!) The results were this: The shape of the trasfer case front flange (bell shaped) amplifies the transfer case noises. A coating was applied. It seemed to have worked, but two days later the ringing came back. No vibration was able to be found. (Speed limit was 55... no where near the speed needed to induce vibration..)


Any suggestions? I love my truck and am trying everything possible. I also spend half of the year in Michigan. (Where i need to be able to go over 80 mph!!)


Has anyone else had this problem or felt something similar?? Please let me know...


Thank you
-bigmellonyahoo.com

Messages Page 25 of 40

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement