William Barber
Member
I plan on being in a position to buy a truck by the end of the summer. I pretty much have my heart set on a 08-10 Sport Trac, a very under-rated truck in my opinion. I've even got the Mrs on board with the idea!
However, being an uncommon truck, I don't know anyone who owns one so I don't have any clue about the common failings or part swap compatibility of this model. For example, over the years I have learned certain "institutional knowledge":
1) Windsor 80's era 302's tend to leak at the rear main seal, especially when parked for a while.
2) Cavaliers rust at the edges, Neons rust at the firewall.
3) late 80's Chrysler small cars had major paint issues because of the change over to low VOC paints.
You get the idea anyway. What I'm hoping for is that sort of thing for the later Sport Trac specifically. Is there a spot prone to rust not easily seen from the curb? Is any of the common replaceable parts (alternator, starter, bulbs etc) unique to the Sport Trac? Basically, what would you know to look for if you were on the dealers lot?
Thanks for any info you can give me
However, being an uncommon truck, I don't know anyone who owns one so I don't have any clue about the common failings or part swap compatibility of this model. For example, over the years I have learned certain "institutional knowledge":
1) Windsor 80's era 302's tend to leak at the rear main seal, especially when parked for a while.
2) Cavaliers rust at the edges, Neons rust at the firewall.
3) late 80's Chrysler small cars had major paint issues because of the change over to low VOC paints.
You get the idea anyway. What I'm hoping for is that sort of thing for the later Sport Trac specifically. Is there a spot prone to rust not easily seen from the curb? Is any of the common replaceable parts (alternator, starter, bulbs etc) unique to the Sport Trac? Basically, what would you know to look for if you were on the dealers lot?
Thanks for any info you can give me