2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Two available accessories worth noting are the locking tonneau cover and bed extender. Both are available on nearly every competitor, but Ford raised the bar with these. The tonneau cover is well designed and fits like a glove to keep your cargo safe. The bed extender is also a great accessory, allowing easy expansion of the bed for larger loads. A quick locking system allows users to latch it in the open or closed position—a much better design than some of the other bed extenders we've tried. With the help of the bed extender, we successfully loaded two mountain bikes standing upright, wheels on, and a mound of gear with cargo room to spare.

Interior

Inside the Sport Trac, the rugged utility theme is carried even further with a rubber floor and Berber-carpeted floor mats for easy cleaning. Roomy front buckets are split by an understated center console complete with cavernous storage under its armrest. Unique ergonomic front door release levers are well incorporated into the door-mounted armrests; however, we found the complementing door handles to be awkwardly low.


Air conditioning, AM/FM CD-player and multifunction trip computer are all standard items. Power windows, mirrors and door locks with keyless entry remotes are also included. Power seating, a heated windshield and an upgraded Audiophile sound system with in-dash CD changer are among the list of options.


True to the dual-nature of the Sport Trac, exterior cargo space is contrasted by an all-new spacious interior. Seating is comfortable for five adult passengers, with ample head and legroom for front and rear occupants. Inside, cargo carrying is made easy with 60/40 split rear seatbacks that fold flat with the simple flick of a lever.

Safety
In addition to high marks for handling and utility, the Explorer Sport Trac also offers superior safety with multiple five-star crash ratings awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Along with Advance Trac with RSC, the five-seater also employs a five-level front passenger sensing system that dictates when and how front airbags will deploy. Front side airbags are standard while Safety Canopy curtain airbags are optional on all trims.