• 2007 Explorer Sport Trac is an all-new version of the groundbreaking sport-utility truck – an SUV with the cargo box of a truck.
• New, rugged design inspired by the legendary Explorer SUV and F-150 pickup
• Composite cargo box with two-tier storage ability, available hard tonneau cover and three integrated tool and gear bins with drain plugs
• Rugged, comfortable interior features rubber floor covering, available amenities such as leather seats, SIRIUS radio and class-exclusive heated windshield
• New 3-valve V-8 engine option delivering 292 hp and an upgraded V-6 that produces less smog-forming emissions than a Honda Accord Hybrid
• New frame is 444 percent stiffer than the previous model and a new independent rear suspension for refined ride and handling
• Designed to meet all known safety requirements through 2010, offers standard AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control and adaptive safety features

The 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac combines attributes of the best-selling Ford Explorer and best-selling Ford F-150. The Sport Trac is new from the ground up, including its innovative cargo box with tiered storage and a trio of integrated storage bins, complete with drain plugs.

“Sport Trac is designed for customers who demand the comfort and refinement of a five-passenger SUV as well as a tough and rugged adventure vehicle for hauling everything from mountain bikes to landscaping supplies,” says Steve Lyons, group vice president, North America Marketing, Sales and Service. “The all-new 2007 Sport Trac delivers all of the multi-functional character of the original, and does it better than ever.”

Everything New Outside: Rugged design inspired by Explorer and F-150

The first thing one notices about the 2007 Sport Trac is its contemporary new look, which blends tough truck exterior cues also found on the new 2006 Explorer and F-150 pickup. The tough and ready appearance is an overt nod to Sport Trac’s truck and SUV siblings, each dominant leaders in their respective class.

From the B-pillar forward, the Sport Trac design is shared with the 2006 Explorer, including the standard chrome-finished grille, powerdome aluminum hood, and pronounced wheel arches. The rear doors are unique, and the C-pillar arch serves as a visual separation between the people space and cargo space.

The 4 ½-foot cargo box is constructed of corrosion-proof sheet molded composite (SMC) with a molded-in black inner liner that resists scratches and is dent-proof. The box is notched, allowing customers to place two 2x4 boards across the span to provide tiered storage of materials – including the ubiquitous 4x8 sheets of plywood. The outer SMC shell is painted body color and accented with tie-down anchors, emphasizing the Sport Trac’s functional design. ....

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