All good things have to come to an end...

[Gavin Allan]

"Explorer will use the same undercarriage as the Ford Five Hundred sedan and Ford Freestyle crossover."

 

[Tom Schindler]

Remember all the magazines and news sources that said Ford is going to discontinue the Sport Trac in 2003 bacause of lack of sales?





Tom

 

[Josh Langel]

So what, version 2 of the Edge? Very stupid idea.

 

[Dallas Starr]

well I hope they still come out with an 08 or 09 ST.....before all this comes into place

 

[Travis Munday]

I don't doubt it one bit, really. It only makes sense as the next logical step in making the Explorer more comfortable and street friendly. First came the independent rear suspension, then a more cushy interior with more sound deadening, etc. Ford'll still have the Expedition... Who knows, Ford may be making room to introduce a more off-road based SUV. A few years back Ford phased out the 'EDGE' name on the Ranger, just so they could later use the name 'Edge' for a new vehicle.

 

[Josh Langel]

hmmm.... Bronco, maybe?



That would be sweet... something to compete with the FJ!!

 

[Woppy V]

not having time to read the full article. did it say anything about the ST's being reduced also? I thought someone posted earlier this month or last month that ST might become one of fords last rugged SUV/Small Truck...

 

[Dallas Starr]

but the sport trac is built on the explorer frame... hence the "explorer" sport trac name. so If the explorer goes and so would the sport trac. Most likely.

 

[Dreman]

Why? The Sport Trac stayed with the old frame long after the Explorer changed.

 

[Ken Crockett]

I can't believe FOMOCO is actually going to force me to look at the Honda Ridgeline!

 

[FlipTrac_511]

Thanks for sharing the article Gavin. Makes a lot of sense to me. I would hate for the ST to go away though. Good call on the Bronco, Mud.