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What's New for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Originally destined to be a one-year wonder, the audio lover's Sport Trac Adrenalin is back by popular demand. The rest of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac family receives upgraded stereos with MP3 and Sirius satellite radio compatibility. Popular XLT and XLT Premium models can now be equipped with a moonroof when ordered with the Comfort package. Bright Red and Dark Stone colors are added, while Aspen Green, Estate Green and Competition Orange leave the color wheel.
Advantages of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac:
- Handy plastic-lined cargo bed with roll-down rear glass and bed extender
- Roomy interior
- Comfortable seating
- Real off-roading capability
- 510-watt stereo in the Adrenalin model
Objections to the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: - Models with 2WD received the worst rollover rating last year from the NHTSA
- Based upon aged original Explorer platform
- Can't match the Chevrolet Avalanche for ultimate cargo configuration
- Cheesy interior materials
Editor's Advice:
Call it an acquired taste; we're fans of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Despite the fact that it is based on the same platform that underpinned the original 1991 Explorer SUV, we find the rough-riding Sport Trac to possess an authentic character that modern crossovers cannot match. Plus, the Sport Trac can cover ground off-road that might stymie some competitors. But just because we like it doesn't mean we can recommend it. The Explorer Sport Trac can't match the functionality of the Chevrolet Avalanche's midgate system, and with new crew cab pickups from Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, Nissan, and Toyota out this year, the Sport Trac is going to be a tough sell. Add to that the NHTSA's worst rating for rollovers (2WD models only), and we'd advise that you consider something else.
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