What should we call the ST "generations"?

[Rich Stern]

With the arrival of the 2007 model, we now have two distinct groupings of Sport Tracs. I have to come up with a term for the web site to consistently identify one versus the other, for example, in the projects area.



Should we use "1st Gen" and "2nd Gen"?



Or "2001-2005" and "2007-"?



Any other suggestions? Comments about preference in this matter appreciated.

 

[Thomas Rogers]

1st Model, 2nd Model



Model 1, Model 2

 

[Travis Munday]

I say 1st Gen and 2nd Gen, with the years given if needed.



I wouldn't use 1G, 2G, etc, Eclipse guys use that.



If we could come up with an ST unique moniker, that'd be best, I know 'R' uses P251 for the 07+, maybe we could use that and a different applicable number for the 01-05/

 

[Kevin Palmer]

I think keeping it simple is best.



We all know about the 01 Job 1's and the Job 2 and newer.



I would call them as they are. 1st Generation and 2nd Generation.



For the most part everyone would know what that means with no further explanation..



Or... even easier... Early body and late body. That will work until the next major change of the Trac.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

On my PDA, sorry about the double post....

 

[Tim Turner]

I think 2001-2005 and 2007-on would be the best option. Many "common" individuals most likely wouldn't recognize the distinction between 1st and 2nd generations. I think there would be some confusion, especially by new members, of what constitutes one generation from another. By using the year numbers, it makes it simple.



On the Model suggestion, I would shy away from this as well, because the Model is an Explorer Sport Trac. Just like when website ask for Year/Make/Model, again confusing to some.

 

[ChrisW Vincent]

I vote Gen 1 & Gen 2. Would be easy to remember

 

[POJ Irving]

I agree with ChrisV and Coastiejoe





I would call them as they are. 1st Generation and 2nd Generation.

 

[Jeff C]

I like 1st Gen, 2nd Gen; cause then you can say 1st Gen '01, etc, etc. I think it flows better to have the gen, then the year. Whatever, I'm sure the newbies will figure it out after a few posts, so I don't think it matters that much.

 

[Tom R]

Just like we do in the R/C world for our batteries...



Gen 1 & Gen 2



I can see it now, a post that goes like this... "How can I get my Foglights to come on with my High beams?" and the 1st reply would be, "is it a Gen 1 or a Gen 2?", if it's a Gen 1 (01-05) Tap off of the qwerty and if it's a Gen 2 (07-??) Tap off of the asdfghj.



Yeah, that's my suggestion too, Gen 1 & Gen 2

 

[Ben Poche]

Real Trac(solid axel) Sissy Trac(IRS):lol::lol::lol:

i do like the new trac i figure some one here would like my names

 

[Todd Z]

I Could ask ford tomorrow and see what they are calling them???

Todd Z

 

[EddieS'04]

I like 01 to 05 and 07 to 0...gives sepration to job 1 and job 2 identification...

 

[The Ape]

01-05 - Classic



07 - F-75



Ape Out.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Why do we have to call them Explorer Sport Tracs?



Why not call them Ford Sport Tracs?



Why do we have to have "Explorer" in the name?

 

[Richard L]

I like the idea of calling the 2001-2005 Classics, and the 2007 as the 2nd Generation,



...Rich

 

[Chris P]

I like the 1st gen and the 2nd gen only because it sticks to roots, like the camero and some of the pontiac

 

[A K]

1st Gen and 2nd Gen



It has worked well enough over on explorerforum.com. However, our "1st Gens" there are a little different that our 1st Gens here.



Whatever goes goes.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

How about "New ST" and "Classic ST"?

 

[Gypsy me]

I like 1st Gen and 2nd Gen.



so....us old T owners are now OT's? ha ha





Rich,



DP says how about Then and Now :lol: hey? what do you expect from a Dodge owner?! ha ha