Jeff Upfold
Member
Hi all,
I'am in the market for a new ride by years end. I was 99% sure fo buying a Ford Explorer SUV.
I currently own an 01 Ford Escape. I need something that will tow a 12' uhaul trailer for Tucson, AZ. back to VA. I have stuff in Tucson that I would to bring back. Yesterday I when to a dealership in Bedford, VA. and decided to check out an F-150. The F-150 was ok but I still have eyes on the Explorer. On the way out of the door I stopped just to look at the Sport Trac. Now the Explorer has some competition. I was impressed with the Sport Trac. I when home and did some research on the net and found that some people were having problems with their ST, so now I have some concerns.
1. Thumping or clicking sounds coming from the engine (not to noticable inside, but rather loud outside with the hood opened). Has anyone else experienced this?
2. A whisling sound going don the highway.
3. moonroof leaks.
4. takeoff from dead stop shifting not smooth (transmission).
5. takes longer to start ( hold key in start position).
One person had to have his engine replaced after 5000 mi. Are these just flutes or a larger problem. These all happened on 2007 ST model. I would think the bugs would have been worked out on the ST by now.
I really like the Sport Trac and would give it the primary choice if not for these problems (I still have to take it for a test drive). Any help or experience would greatly be appreciated in helping me decide. Thank you.
I'am in the market for a new ride by years end. I was 99% sure fo buying a Ford Explorer SUV.
I currently own an 01 Ford Escape. I need something that will tow a 12' uhaul trailer for Tucson, AZ. back to VA. I have stuff in Tucson that I would to bring back. Yesterday I when to a dealership in Bedford, VA. and decided to check out an F-150. The F-150 was ok but I still have eyes on the Explorer. On the way out of the door I stopped just to look at the Sport Trac. Now the Explorer has some competition. I was impressed with the Sport Trac. I when home and did some research on the net and found that some people were having problems with their ST, so now I have some concerns.
1. Thumping or clicking sounds coming from the engine (not to noticable inside, but rather loud outside with the hood opened). Has anyone else experienced this?
2. A whisling sound going don the highway.
3. moonroof leaks.
4. takeoff from dead stop shifting not smooth (transmission).
5. takes longer to start ( hold key in start position).
One person had to have his engine replaced after 5000 mi. Are these just flutes or a larger problem. These all happened on 2007 ST model. I would think the bugs would have been worked out on the ST by now.
I really like the Sport Trac and would give it the primary choice if not for these problems (I still have to take it for a test drive). Any help or experience would greatly be appreciated in helping me decide. Thank you.
