2002
Explorer Sport Trac reviews and buying guide.
2002
Ford Explorer Sport Trac resources:
2002 Ford Explorer Sport
Trac review continued...
Packaging
Versatility
is the key to the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
Sport
Trac has 29.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the standard
cargo bed, which measures 50 inches long and 19.7 inches
deep.
Interior
storage is just as versatile. The standard floor console
includes two large front cup holders, open front storage
area, convenience clip, tow popout rear cup holders,
hinged armrest that allows access to a removable soft
pack storage bag with adjustable shoulder strap.
An
available high series console, on models with optional
seating, features a coin holder, front powerpoint, flowthrough
rear heater/air conditioning with rear blower controls,
audio headphone jacks and rear audio controls.
The
available overhead console on the Sport Trac contains
two map/courtesy lights, compass, outside temperature
display and garage door opener storage bin.
The
Sport Trac offers three seating packages. Standard on
all models are premium high-back bucket seats with cloth
inserts and bolsters and a rear 60/40 split bench seat
that is equipped with two-way adjustable head restraints
on the outboard seating positions. Optional on all models
are cloth bucket seats with driver-side 6-way power
seat adjustment, adjustable recline and a four-way manually
adjustable head restraint.
Leather
bucket seats have identical features to the cloth bucket
seats but also feature a driver/passenger seat manual
lumbar adjustment.
The
Sport Trac has a standard AM/FM stereo/cassette/single
CD player, clock, optional dual-media or an optional
Pioneer Sound System featuring a six-disc in-dash CD
player.
An
optional power moonroof can be tilted open or fully
retracted and includes a manually retractable sliding
sunshade as well as an Express One-Touch-Open feature.
Powertrains
Sport
Track is powered by a 4.0-liter single overhead cam
(SOHC) V-6 engine rated at 210 horsepower and 240 footpounds
of torque. It is mated to a standard five-speed manual
transmission with overdrive or optional five-speed automatic
overdrive transmission.
Sport
Trac has a 5,300-lb. Maximum towing capacity with a
4x2 automatic transmission when properly equipped.
Ride
and Handling
Sport
Trac's independent short- and long-arm front suspension
offers a combination of smooth ride and sharp handling.
The rack-and-pinion steering system provides good returnability,
low steering effort and outstanding handling.
The
available limited-slip rear axle transfers torque from
the wheel that's slipping to the wheel that has grip.
The available electronic shift Control Trac four-wheel
drive system is easy to operate and provides excellent
traction on loose or slippery surfaces.
Safety
and Security
Sport
Trac features Ford's advance restraints system. The
front safety belts have loading-limiting technology
that helps to spread forces in a frontal crash. Shoulder
belts are height-adjustable for comfort. The BeltMinderTM
system provides a gentle reminder to the driver to buckle
up.
Second-generation
driver and front passenger air bags tailor deployment
to crash and direction. Child-safety seat tether anchors
are proved in rear seating positions. Rear doors have
child safety locks.
The
available antilock braking system helps to maintain
steering control when braking on a variety of road surface
conditions. Speed-sensitive windshield wipers eliminate
the need to manually adjust wiper speed and ensure consistent
wiping for excellent visibility.
Sport
Trac's security devices include a remote keyless entry
system and SecuriLockTM, an electronic engine
immobilizer that uses a specially encoded chip in the
ignition key to help prevent auto theft.
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