Honestly my favorite part about Ford. We have it on our 2010 Mercury Mariner that we have had for over a decade. We use the keypad all the time! And at 240,000 miles it is still going strong
Most people on this planet have never seen or heard of Doug DeMuro. So his repeat explanations of certain features are for new viewers who ended up getting grabbed by the algorithm and randomly found themselves watching a Doug DeMuro video for the first time today or 30 years from now or anywhere in between or beyond.
Despite being a 16-17 year old car, it (or at least, this particular one) still looks relatively modern and would not look too out of place on a modern showroom floor.
Dad had a silver '03 back in the day! Took us all over the eastern seaboard of US/Canada. 3 kids and a puppy in the back and hauling a pop-up camper. Numerous Scout camp trips as well. Then after the taurus wagon was sold (had the 24v dohc engine!), it became our family hauler. First time driving was that truck. I don't really miss it, I have the door code burned into my memory still (why this isn't a ubiquitous feature is beyond me) but I'm grateful for what it was, when we had it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Doug!
@@StarboiFloyd Too expensive Too far away, in a different country Trying to buy a house is a greater priority to me. Everything is so upside down in Canada rn, it's bananas.
You missed the biggest quirk in the bed. Two pieces of 2x4 fits in the groves that gives you the ability to slide 4x8 sheetrock or plywood going OVER the wheel well. There's a 2x6 wall partition as well. They only started adding this feature to the new ranger which I thought was funny because it's not new from Ford.
I remember when Chevy touted having that in their full-size pickups compared to Ford. The commercial where they show a couple of pigs being lowered into each truck, where in the Chevy it sat on a piece of plywood over a whole slew of eggs, and in the Ford it was lowered ONTO the eggs.
For some reason, I really wanted the tooth fairy to bring me a Honda Pilot when I was a kid, and my parents actually managed to find one. To be clear, this was in the days before Amazon. If we're talking about diecast Sport Tracs, though, I think I must've had at least four of the damn things: -Matchbox red -Matchbox black w/ Coca-Cola livery -Maisto orange (almost forgot about this one, but I saw an image online trying to find the others and it seemed familiar) -Upper Deck Adrenalin Concept w/ Boston Red Socks livery that I got at a minor league game
Doug finally reviewed a car I own! I daily a 2010 Sport Trac Adrenalin V8 and it's great! One quirk I was surprised you didn't mention: The Adrenalin trim level had AWD as an option, but it actually uses the same automatic 4x4 transfer case as the normal Explorer, just missing the buttons to control it. You can still lock it in 4x4 by going through the setup menu in the gauge cluster which I find ridiculous.
I swear by Expeditions of this era. I’ve had 7 of them, old changed around to get newer ones and different colours. Ford was quite underrated in this era
I had an 08 Eddie Bauer explorer with the 4.0 and it was easily the best vehicle I ever owned. I was doing commercial construction so didn't need to haul anything it had plenty of power and pep but was pretty decent on gas. The sound system was great and it was super comfortable. The third row seating was power up and down but was just about worthless as a seat it was so tight back there and when they were up u could barley fit a tool belt in the back but inna pinch you could squeeze someone back there for a short trip
I searched almost 2 years for the perfect Sport Trac and in 2020 got an '07 with 49k miles. I still have it, closing in on 100k miles, and it is one of my favorite vehicles I've owned.
A few of comments: 1) Touch Screen was available, the first version of "Sync". 2) Doug, you completely missed the Independent Rear Suspension. 3) Almost any mod that can be done to a 4.6 3 Valve Mustang motor can be done to the Explorer 4.6, so tons of aftermarket support there.
One of my best buddies is still driving around in his dad’s Sport Trac. While it isn’t the adrenaline package it js still a V8. I’ve always seen his car as a little weird but cool and a very unique. So glad Ford decided to make this truck.
Had a 2010 Premier Mountaineer with the 4.6L and it was solid. Took many a road trip across the States and finally let her go with 168k miles. Miss her sometimes
Had a base model 2008 as my moms hand-me-down vehicle. As someone whos only driven low sports cars, you learn to appreciate the simple stuff like this. Still miss that vehicle!
As a Maverick owner and fan, I love the Sport Trac and feel like it laid the groundwork for the Mav. I remember loving the one a friend owned years ago.
The Maverick is very cool, but my problem with it is that it is a 2 seater that still opts for a leg crushing center console and useless rear seats instead of just storage
@@ram89572 Interesting. I’m 6’2” and can sit comfortably behind where I keep my seat. I wouldn’t want to ride across the country in that position, but it’s fine for most drives. The Mav fits our family of 3 quite well. But I get it, I wish the rear bench was removable instead of just having a small storage space underneath.
@@cliftongardner4367 I'm only 6' but I'm pretty big all over. Fat for sure. But also my frame is just generally quite large (which I suppose is needed to support the fat). According to some of the reported specs it has as much room as my Prius V does. I'm good leg room wise and head room wise when driving it but side to side I feel a bit cramped. But unless the vehicle has a lot of second row room I can never sit comfortably behind myself. I always drive with the seat all the way back.
My family had a 2003 Sport-Trac that we inherited after my grandmother had passed. We put some serious mileage on that rig and did quite a lot of towing. Even did a road trip to Colorado with all 5 of us crammed in! It was a very memorable truck for us. My brother eventually inherited it, but sold it when the transmission began to go out. It served us very well over the years. I do agree that the interior was mostly cheap plastic, but it was just useable. It wasn't trying to make a statement on form, it just functioned.
This is so cool seeing my truck on here FINALLY! I have the 2009 and the backseat cubby was turned into a spot for a Bose sub. Another note is that the bed cover is NOT water resistant. Any time it rains the interior of the bed gets soaked. 10/10 truck I will drive mine until the wheels fall off
I'm surprised Doug didn't mention that the center gauge cluster screen turns red when the vehicle detects something that needs your attention, in addition to making a loud 'BEEP'. That EVEN happens when you run low on fuel, OR open the doors while the truck is running. I remember my aunt's old '06 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition doing that (as well as an '06 Explorer XLT rental my parents had back in the day) and thinking it was cool how, even though it wasn't a "Color Display", it could STILL change colors from green to red. P.S.... yay for a Sunday Doug Video for the second Sunday in a row!!! :)
That's a good idea for important stuff like low oil pressure and whatnot. I used to think those pixelated lcd screens were awesome when they were new 😂
I drive an 01 to this day. 180k miles and I love it. Blacked out, tinted windows, roof rack; I think it's still a good looking truck. I still find myself doing the turn around after owning it all this time.
This type of demand is still out there! It shows in how well the Maverick is selling, especially now that trucks have gotten so incredibly large. I always loved these and the same era of Ranger and always said if they made something like it again I would get one, and I pre-ordered a Maverick the same day it was announced
I daily drive a 2nd gen Sort Trac, an 07 V8 Limited 4x4. Has 207k miles, dead reliable. Some issues but it's an old Ford. Cheap to fix. Super useful for a daily driver truck, terrible fuel economy. I want to put a procharger on it one day. Mustang GT motor with an iron block! Great to see on your channel doug.
I own a 07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6 and I love this truck. I really wanted an Adrenalin but it was away my budget. Mine has a factory 8" subwoofer behind the back seat from the driver side.
My brother in law had a 1st-gen sport trac for the longest time. He got rid of it for a Jeep Compass about 5-6 years ago, because they had deals too good to pass up back then. Recently, he traded it in on a Ranger 4-door, because, as he put it, it's just his beloved sport trac with a different name.
Hell yeah, finally the Sport Trac video!! What an iconic car, I loved this thing (still do)!!! Also became a bit known again thanks to the Ozark TV series!! I’ve seen a couple of these imported over here to the Netherlands!
Seen one drive by yesterday and my mom said it was neat. I said how Ive always wanted one. First vehcicle was a 2.3 ranger 2wd. Then had a few 4.0 explorers and ranger. Had a 1998 limited explorer with a 5.0, i loved it, so many options for its day. No bluetooth, but a telephone in the console. Miss that rig.
My dad had a gold sport trac, we got in wreck with it. It was totaled, I loved that little truck as a kid. I dont know how safe it was in terms of ratings but it protected my family, so another reason to love it
I've been looking into them for about a month, I'm also looking at the Ridgeline. I full sized crew cab would be too much truck for me and too expensive to drive. This fits my family of 4 nicely and I'll have a truck bed in the few instances I need one.
If you can find one in good condition you won't regret it! I love mine, it brings my family everywhere when I need it to and tows my 6000lb camper like a boss!
What I find interesting is that, in some markets, this trend resulted in SUVs based on trucks - the HiLux-based Fortuner, the Triton/Strada-based Montero Sport, and even Ford got into the act with the Ranger-based Everest.
I have one of the last Adrenalins 2010 in Torch Red, which think all Adrenalins should be. Mine has a couple extra options that add to the enjoyment of owning it. Since these are so rare, I get attention everywhere we go, it is a stand out classic. I just turned 57,000 miles, never seen snow or salt, adult driven, no smoke and pristine inside and out. To bad I can't attach a picture, it is a real eye catcher. Also, when I found mine back in 2014, I couldn't understand why so many Sport Tracs had high mileage, let me tell you these Sport Tracs are solid/quiet/fun/extremely comfortable to drive. For the specs of my Adrenalin, it has all wheel drive, independent 4 wheel suspension with power disc brakes all around. The finishing touch is the Magna Flow exhaust. That's my story and I'm holding to it. :)
I love how older cars had gauge clusters that lit up in different colors at night depending on the vehicle it was and looked altogether different. Now cars have boring clusters that look the same day or night and most of them have screens that are even more boring.
On long road trips as a kid we'd play "games" on the highway looking at other vehicles gauge clusters trying to spot all the different colors... Green was easy, but amber (like an 80's Nissan) was usually the last to be seen.
@@volvo09 Yeah it's a nostalgia thing for me, always loved driving at night in different cars as a kid, basking in the glow of the interior lighting. Ford was big on green lit controls and gauges for a while, and I remember Pontiac cars in the 90s were a bright orange. Then my dad had a 2005 Buick Allure (LaCrosse in the US I think) that had green backlighting on the gauges with white needles, I always thought that looked pretty sharp and unusual. When gauge clusters started being manufactured to have permanent backlighting that's when they all started looking the same. White text on black background with either white or red needles. BORING. At least Ford had the "ice blue" needles for a while which looked nice.
I dated a girl who sold Fords in Savannah at this time. Interesting thing about the sport track. There is no transmission dipstick. It was totally enclosed and not supposed to be serviced for 150,000 miles.
@shaunward4895 I like how with the Maverick, you get the comfort and driveablity of a crossover and the coolness and road presence of a truck at the same time 👍
The first gen Sport Trac (starting '01) was if anything a harbinger of the housification. Real trucks have single cabs so they can have longer beds; this move towards longer cabs (overtaking single cabs in popularity in the F150 generation starting 2004) is the most important part of them becoming image vehicles.
My friend in high school had this truck with the V8, his dad “tuned it” and put bigger wheels and suspension on it and we definitely put them to the test. A few road trips, miles off road, donuts, mailboxes, garbage cans, fireworks from the bed and quite a few good times.
I had one of these as my first car, it had belonged to my grandpa before me. As far as something for a high-schooler, it was great. I have a lot of fond memories in that truck, as anyone does with their first car. That all-black interior was BRUTAL during Texas summers. I'd get back in my car, and feel like I was burning against those seats. I dubbed mine "the Texas Toaster" because of this. It was fast, handled decently, and felt fun to drive, even if the gas mileage was all but nonexistent, and I'd definitely consider getting another in the future.
My wife loved her white 2009, it was the third sport trac she had. A matching cap made it the perfect retriever hauler for her. Finally pried it out her hands when the Bronco Sport Badlands was introduced. Her only complaints, no back up camera, the headlights were weak and the nav screen was tiny. It was a very reliable car and the auto AWD worked very well. Sold the STA in April 2022 for precisely 50% of what we paid for it in July 2009.
The midsized truck you got when you wanted the Ranger but with four doors (you couldn't get the 4 door Ranger in the US and Canada until 2019). BTW, the Tundra also kinda fits into this "SUV based truck" category, it has always been based on the Sequioa (it still is). It didn't get a crew cab until 2004, though.
@chezzyperson3339 the Explorer and Avalanche were also body on frame. Only the Honda Ridgeline and Subaru Baja were unibody at the time. BTW, all the trucks you mentioned (maybe except the RAM) had SUVs that they were related to (shared engines, transmissions, exterior and interior styling etc.).
@user-ke1gn3ql1g Doug is epic enough he can get access to any car at this point. If doug has access to drive million dollar cars you don't think he can get his hands on a 20 year old Ford without cars and BIDS 😁
@@user-ke1gn3ql1g Yeah. I think he enjoys regular cars a lot but he's said in the past they don't get views. I imagine selling the car makes it a great excuse to take the time out of his schedule.
@@dhillazThat's funny because I rarely watch his videos of the ridiculous vehicles that I could never afford, but I watch almost all of the regular vehicles. I suppose it is just more interesting to see something that isn't $100k+ since there's a chance I could own or could have owned one. Luxury, sports, and hyper cars are all well beyond my means
My dad had one that he bought new in 2003. That thing refused to die. Over the 18 years it was in our family the only mechanical issue we had was replacing the water pump. Ran to 300k miles before we got rid of it, still running and driving.
Doug is reviewing my truck! I have a 08 STA in Red. I love mine, fits easily in my garage, I can haul the kids in it, and I can actually climb into the bed with out needing a built in step stool.😅
My dad had one of the original Sport Tracs, I can't ever remember it being a problem. Had a lot of memories as a kid riding around with my dad in that truck.
You're lucky. A guy in these comments said it produces one of the best bass. ❤ Disregard the jealous pimple face that sits in his underpants in front of his computer. 🤣🤣🤣
I know a guy who owns one of these, he used it as a work vehicle when he did construction, and he keeps it as a beater/hauler that he plans on passing to his kid when they get their license
I worked at a ford dealership when these first came out. I loved them and remembered wanting one. I got excited when I was asked to do a dealer trade with another dealership across town. It had rained a little that day and the roads were slick. I was on the freeway, and I remember fishtailing on an overpass. it was the most terrifying experience of my young driving life. I remember being afraid of it after that as I know I was driving carefully. To this day, all I can think about when I see these is that back-end swinging away from me on a giant spaghetti bowl in Houston traffic in the rain.
my uncle bought one of these brand new in 08 and he went and i remember him and my dad installing a kenne bell supercharger on it, it was a blast to ride around in and he really enjoyed the truck
I love these Sport Trac Adrenalins. I own 2 2010's. Last September I believe I found the lowest mileage 2010 Blue Flame Sport Trac Adrenalin left on earth! It had only 9,600 miles on it when I got it. It really belongs in a museum, but I love driving it.😊
If someone made this exact thing today it'd be my go to vehicle. Toss on a little 3 inch lift and that's perfect for me. V8, compact, bed when I need it, with the extender it can fit a dirt bike and a week's worth of camping gear, my dog, and my wife. What's not to love? Throw in a rear diff-lock for those very occasional tricky spots on the trail and I'm happy.
I had a red 2009 Adrenalin for about 5 years. Probably one of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned aside from my 2003 Cobra Terminator SVT 10th Anniversary. Only thing I have to add is that there was a 12V outlet, a power point socket and 3 storage bins in the bed. It also had a very nice factory bedliner. You could also go into the cluster with the button he showed and choose 4WD high, 4WD Low, 2WD, etc. There was no stand alone drive mode button and most people had no idea you could change to full time 4WD Hi/Lo.
Check out THIS Sport Trac HERE- crsnbds.com/sporttrac
Why can't Doug review all new cars built today?
Sport trac? Really Doug? I can go down to any poor apartment building and find several of these.
@@VanIife They don't make them anymore.
Thiiiiiiis😂😮😊😅
PLEASE UPDATE THE DOUGSCORE SPREADSHEET. THANKS!
Doug explaining the ford keypad for the 500th time. Never gets old
He rarely said something like "I already explained it in other Ford video" which I have to give a credit for.
Honestly my favorite part about Ford. We have it on our 2010 Mercury Mariner that we have had for over a decade. We use the keypad all the time! And at 240,000 miles it is still going strong
I LOVE my keypad on my Maverick. I use it every day
@@jimrussellfriesen6768 that’s interesting that you use it. My dad has owned 2 fords with it and I’ve never once seen him use it lol
Most people on this planet have never seen or heard of Doug DeMuro. So his repeat explanations of certain features are for new viewers who ended up getting grabbed by the algorithm and randomly found themselves watching a Doug DeMuro video for the first time today or 30 years from now or anywhere in between or beyond.
I think we forget how crazy 20 Inch wheels were even 15 years ago for a factory car.
Nowadays people want 28 inch “RiMs” for their Camaro. Never enough
@@Craycrayalldaythey wanted 28s back then too, but 26s were typically the limit
my 2002 Sentra Spec-V had 17s
my 2018 WRX has 17s
more rubber rules!
They are sexy. 😍
@@danhectic5629 Yup! Smoother ride.
Despite being a 16-17 year old car, it (or at least, this particular one) still looks relatively modern and would not look too out of place on a modern showroom floor.
Just give it some modern headlights
lulwut
It's dated AF
The current Ranger is so ugly compared to this.
@@Lorentz_Driver not looks wise on the exterior. People still think the XLR was a car from the mid 2010s
😂 stop commenting
Basically the same 4.6 found in the Lincoln Town Car and other panther platform vehicles. It’s bulletproof.
Got a in my 99 f150, 168k, no smoke leaks rattles, and a set of flowmasters (my forever pick up 😂
my uncle still drives his lincoln town car from 25 years ago and runs better than my 2015 fusion
@@thebetterway73 it’s not basically the same. It’s a 3v town car had a 2v which was a lot more reliable
3v vs 2v
Not the same
@thebetterway73 incorrect. This 4.6 is a 3v, the panther platform came with the 2v version. 3v was not as robust as the 2v version.
True motives for Doug creating Cars & Bids coming to light as a conveyor belt to bring him quirky cars to review
Absolutely. This was his plan all along
Review*
Sorry hate to be that guy
@@Ryan-wo8dshowever his plans worked perfectly tho.😅
Doug reviews random older car, immediately you know it must be on CARS AND BIDSSSSS 😮
Random to you, remembered by others, you’ll remember the cars that were new as a kid even in just a few years
He also won’t review new cars until one is listed on his site
That's how he got the chance to review this car. Cars and bids is the reason he gets chances like this to review lesser known unique old cars.
@@xFactoryUSA how often does he review a random older car just because it's cool that's not on cars and bids?
@@user-ke1gn3ql1g he has access to anything at this point, besides maybe back seats of 2 door cars because you never see him in back seats anymore.
Dad had a silver '03 back in the day!
Took us all over the eastern seaboard of US/Canada. 3 kids and a puppy in the back and hauling a pop-up camper. Numerous Scout camp trips as well.
Then after the taurus wagon was sold (had the 24v dohc engine!), it became our family hauler. First time driving was that truck.
I don't really miss it, I have the door code burned into my memory still (why this isn't a ubiquitous feature is beyond me) but I'm grateful for what it was, when we had it.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Doug!
Buy it on cars&bids, you know you got it 🌝
@@StarboiFloyd
Too expensive
Too far away, in a different country
Trying to buy a house is a greater priority to me. Everything is so upside down in Canada rn, it's bananas.
It's not a ubiquitous feature because Ford has exclusive rights/trademark to use it! No other manufacturer legally can.
You missed the biggest quirk in the bed. Two pieces of 2x4 fits in the groves that gives you the ability to slide 4x8 sheetrock or plywood going OVER the wheel well. There's a 2x6 wall partition as well. They only started adding this feature to the new ranger which I thought was funny because it's not new from Ford.
Also a feature on the Maverick mini truck.
I remember when Chevy touted having that in their full-size pickups compared to Ford. The commercial where they show a couple of pigs being lowered into each truck, where in the Chevy it sat on a piece of plywood over a whole slew of eggs, and in the Ford it was lowered ONTO the eggs.
That's cool
Doug's the kind of guy who has people for hauling lumber. Not an important subject for him.
he alwo forgot the cool hidden compartments
These still look great. And the interior is total utility. Easy to clean and comfortable
As a kid a wanted a 1/18 scale model of the first gen Sport Trac and got It for Christmas. It was the best Christmas ever.
I had a 1/24 version. I thought it was cool but I didn't see many on the road so I just assumed it was a sales flop, not a "big deal."
Do you still have it?
For some reason, I really wanted the tooth fairy to bring me a Honda Pilot when I was a kid, and my parents actually managed to find one. To be clear, this was in the days before Amazon.
If we're talking about diecast Sport Tracs, though, I think I must've had at least four of the damn things:
-Matchbox red
-Matchbox black w/ Coca-Cola livery
-Maisto orange (almost forgot about this one, but I saw an image online trying to find the others and it seemed familiar)
-Upper Deck Adrenalin Concept w/ Boston Red Socks livery that I got at a minor league game
@@gsxellence I still have a collection but don't see it. Probably sold at a yard sale.
@@nathanstroud2223 Mine was also a Maisto orange one
I built that truck with my union brothers at Louisville assembly plant!! We were proud of what we built!
FUN FACT: if you ever see a Volkswagen Jetta ute conversion it likely has 1st gen sport trac tail lights
We don’t. We’re in America where we stopped getting Utes with the baja unfortunately.. imagine a new El Camino
Can't unsee it now but it fits the jetta so well
Most of the ones I see have the wagon tail lights
doug the type of guy to kidnap himself in the back of the sport trac, just to test the emergency trunk release
Nah, Alanis King would do that nowadays.
I came here for this comment
I also came here for doug the type of guy comments. They are entertaining
@@haroldthomas1077pathetic
@@TheTinninpathetic
Doug finally reviewed a car I own! I daily a 2010 Sport Trac Adrenalin V8 and it's great! One quirk I was surprised you didn't mention: The Adrenalin trim level had AWD as an option, but it actually uses the same automatic 4x4 transfer case as the normal Explorer, just missing the buttons to control it. You can still lock it in 4x4 by going through the setup menu in the gauge cluster which I find ridiculous.
he also forgot the bed compartments
Super cool story dude
Wow! I knew it had the same transfer case but stuck in AWD (or 4 Hi Auto) but did not know it could be locked in 4 Hi. Can 4 Low be accessed as well?
@@yankeetraveler1118 4 low cannot be accessed, supposedly there's some way to mod it and unlock low range as well as neutral though
Also the independent rear suspension was noteworthy vs the solid rear axle in the previous generation sport trac and other body on frame pickups.
This generation of explorer, the truck based on is my all time favorite suv. It has the right amount of ruggednes yet elegance.
I swear by Expeditions of this era. I’ve had 7 of them, old changed around to get newer ones and different colours. Ford was quite underrated in this era
@ryantrankovsky-im9ee my only problem with expeditions is they are a bit too big for itself. Explorer is the perfect size and seats the same.
@@michaelb2226 I totally agree! big enough for 7 easily in the Explorer and small enough for any parking lot or tight city street.
The explorers of this era are my favorite also.
I had an 08 Eddie Bauer explorer with the 4.0 and it was easily the best vehicle I ever owned. I was doing commercial construction so didn't need to haul anything it had plenty of power and pep but was pretty decent on gas. The sound system was great and it was super comfortable. The third row seating was power up and down but was just about worthless as a seat it was so tight back there and when they were up u could barley fit a tool belt in the back but inna pinch you could squeeze someone back there for a short trip
I searched almost 2 years for the perfect Sport Trac and in 2020 got an '07 with 49k miles. I still have it, closing in on 100k miles, and it is one of my favorite vehicles I've owned.
@@2bitgypsy v8 or v6
This was my dream truck as a kid, what a timeless design
A few of comments: 1) Touch Screen was available, the first version of "Sync". 2) Doug, you completely missed the Independent Rear Suspension. 3) Almost any mod that can be done to a 4.6 3 Valve Mustang motor can be done to the Explorer 4.6, so tons of aftermarket support there.
One of my best buddies is still driving around in his dad’s Sport Trac. While it isn’t the adrenaline package it js still a V8. I’ve always seen his car as a little weird but cool and a very unique. So glad Ford decided to make this truck.
I'm amazed at how good this truck was maintained; it hardly shows signs of ageing
That's what happens when one takes good care of his machine. 😎👍👍
I had an 07' v8 sport trac, and currently have a 10' mercury mountaineer with the same v8, it's a really solid long lasting platform
Had a 2010 Premier Mountaineer with the 4.6L and it was solid. Took many a road trip across the States and finally let her go with 168k miles. Miss her sometimes
You still see so many of these driving around in Canada.
That's what I was thinking these things are all over Alberta
Yeah I'm dreaming of one.
I remember Mike Holmes gifted his kid one on the show.
@@TheTyisawesome I'm from Calgary, and I saw 2nd gen adrenaline model today, and two first gen models. They are sick. I've always liked them
All v6 i wanted a v8 but was told there wasn't any to get an f150 instead for less money and more truck I bought a Toyota Celica lol😅
Bluetooth connectivity for that sweet Iphone one you just picked up😂. Love this truck just putting you back in 2008
Had a base model 2008 as my moms hand-me-down vehicle. As someone whos only driven low sports cars, you learn to appreciate the simple stuff like this. Still miss that vehicle!
As a Maverick owner and fan, I love the Sport Trac and feel like it laid the groundwork for the Mav. I remember loving the one a friend owned years ago.
It did. 😎
The Maverick is very cool, but my problem with it is that it is a 2 seater that still opts for a leg crushing center console and useless rear seats instead of just storage
@@ram89572 Interesting. I’m 6’2” and can sit comfortably behind where I keep my seat. I wouldn’t want to ride across the country in that position, but it’s fine for most drives. The Mav fits our family of 3 quite well. But I get it, I wish the rear bench was removable instead of just having a small storage space underneath.
@@cliftongardner4367 I'm only 6' but I'm pretty big all over. Fat for sure. But also my frame is just generally quite large (which I suppose is needed to support the fat). According to some of the reported specs it has as much room as my Prius V does. I'm good leg room wise and head room wise when driving it but side to side I feel a bit cramped. But unless the vehicle has a lot of second row room I can never sit comfortably behind myself. I always drive with the seat all the way back.
My family had a 2003 Sport-Trac that we inherited after my grandmother had passed. We put some serious mileage on that rig and did quite a lot of towing. Even did a road trip to Colorado with all 5 of us crammed in! It was a very memorable truck for us. My brother eventually inherited it, but sold it when the transmission began to go out. It served us very well over the years. I do agree that the interior was mostly cheap plastic, but it was just useable. It wasn't trying to make a statement on form, it just functioned.
This is so cool seeing my truck on here FINALLY! I have the 2009 and the backseat cubby was turned into a spot for a Bose sub. Another note is that the bed cover is NOT water resistant. Any time it rains the interior of the bed gets soaked. 10/10 truck I will drive mine until the wheels fall off
I'm surprised Doug didn't mention that the center gauge cluster screen turns red when the vehicle detects something that needs your attention, in addition to making a loud 'BEEP'. That EVEN happens when you run low on fuel, OR open the doors while the truck is running. I remember my aunt's old '06 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition doing that (as well as an '06 Explorer XLT rental my parents had back in the day) and thinking it was cool how, even though it wasn't a "Color Display", it could STILL change colors from green to red. P.S.... yay for a Sunday Doug Video for the second Sunday in a row!!! :)
That's a good idea for important stuff like low oil pressure and whatnot.
I used to think those pixelated lcd screens were awesome when they were new 😂
Once we reach a certain point in our 30's kneeling down next to the car starts to hurt. I feel for ya Doug.
The rivian? I would say the ford maverick is spiritual successor
Right I laughed at that but definitely the Maverick
The maverick is essentially a ford escape with a truck body
@@MerchantMarineGuyand the Sport Trac was an Explorer with a truck body. They’re both Ford SUV -> Ford Truck. What’s your point?
You're definitely right
@@HEMi1995yes, that is my point.
I drive an 01 to this day. 180k miles and I love it. Blacked out, tinted windows, roof rack; I think it's still a good looking truck.
I still find myself doing the turn around after owning it all this time.
The crew cab Chevy S10: "AM I A JOKE TO YOU??"
Yep. O ya know, the actual US OG, '99 Frontier Crew cab, that also had the aluminum flip tube bed extender....
S-10, Frontier, and Tacoma all had crew cabs first but this was a lot bigger.
Yes.
I remember one of my school teachers had a sport trac in the bright copper color and even though I'm not into trucks I always loved seeing it.
Cool story bro
i’m in love with this Explorer
This type of demand is still out there! It shows in how well the Maverick is selling, especially now that trucks have gotten so incredibly large. I always loved these and the same era of Ranger and always said if they made something like it again I would get one, and I pre-ordered a Maverick the same day it was announced
I daily drive a 2nd gen Sort Trac, an 07 V8 Limited 4x4. Has 207k miles, dead reliable. Some issues but it's an old Ford. Cheap to fix.
Super useful for a daily driver truck, terrible fuel economy. I want to put a procharger on it one day. Mustang GT motor with an iron block!
Great to see on your channel doug.
Such a dose of nostalgia, thank you Doug
I own a 07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6 and I love this truck. I really wanted an Adrenalin but it was away my budget. Mine has a factory 8" subwoofer behind the back seat from the driver side.
My brother in law had a 1st-gen sport trac for the longest time. He got rid of it for a Jeep Compass about 5-6 years ago, because they had deals too good to pass up back then. Recently, he traded it in on a Ranger 4-door, because, as he put it, it's just his beloved sport trac with a different name.
Doug the type of guy to pull up with this vehicle to a funeral
@@zolnte996 Doug the type of guy to own a car
And start explaining the quirks and features of the car to the people there after the funeral ended
Heck yeah! My Dad owns a Adrenalin in red with the 4.6 and it is a very nice truck
Just like a week ago I remembered this pickup and start searching and watching videos of it, non of them
I cosidered good, and now Doug uploads this!
I always liked how these looked. Thanks for reviewing this one, Doug!
Doug is the kind of guy that goes swimming 🏊♀️ with his shirt on 😮😮😮
So fat people?
Lmao he's probably like me and gets sunburned easily haha that's why I do
Not far but deep. 😅
He has said before he doesn't like to show off his tattoos
@@benische Doug has tattoos? This is new lore. What are they?
Hell yeah, finally the Sport Trac video!!
What an iconic car, I loved this thing (still do)!!!
Also became a bit known again thanks to the Ozark TV series!!
I’ve seen a couple of these imported over here to the Netherlands!
Seen one drive by yesterday and my mom said it was neat. I said how Ive always wanted one. First vehcicle was a 2.3 ranger 2wd. Then had a few 4.0 explorers and ranger. Had a 1998 limited explorer with a 5.0, i loved it, so many options for its day. No bluetooth, but a telephone in the console. Miss that rig.
My dad had a gold sport trac, we got in wreck with it. It was totaled, I loved that little truck as a kid.
I dont know how safe it was in terms of ratings but it protected my family, so another reason to love it
Please bring back the outdoor reviews
Why? You wanna see him sweat? 😂😂
I literally just started talking about buying one of these this week. Timing is perfect lol
I've been looking into them for about a month, I'm also looking at the Ridgeline. I full sized crew cab would be too much truck for me and too expensive to drive. This fits my family of 4 nicely and I'll have a truck bed in the few instances I need one.
If you can find one in good condition you won't regret it! I love mine, it brings my family everywhere when I need it to and tows my 6000lb camper like a boss!
Get one. A 2010 with navigation and V8. You'll be the maaaaan.
What I find interesting is that, in some markets, this trend resulted in SUVs based on trucks - the HiLux-based Fortuner, the Triton/Strada-based Montero Sport, and even Ford got into the act with the Ranger-based Everest.
I have one of the last Adrenalins 2010 in Torch Red, which think all Adrenalins should be. Mine has a couple extra options that add to the enjoyment of owning it. Since these are so rare, I get attention everywhere we go, it is a stand out classic. I just turned 57,000 miles, never seen snow or salt, adult driven, no smoke and pristine inside and out. To bad I can't attach a picture, it is a real eye catcher. Also, when I found mine back in 2014, I couldn't understand why so many Sport Tracs had high mileage, let me tell you these Sport Tracs are solid/quiet/fun/extremely comfortable to drive. For the specs of my Adrenalin, it has all wheel drive, independent 4 wheel suspension with power disc brakes all around. The finishing touch is the Magna Flow exhaust. That's my story and I'm holding to it. :)
I've been waiting for this generation of the explorer for SO LONG. Although I had expected the SUV, not the truck. It works though
You always bring something unique to the table, can't get enough!
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I love how older cars had gauge clusters that lit up in different colors at night depending on the vehicle it was and looked altogether different. Now cars have boring clusters that look the same day or night and most of them have screens that are even more boring.
On long road trips as a kid we'd play "games" on the highway looking at other vehicles gauge clusters trying to spot all the different colors... Green was easy, but amber (like an 80's Nissan) was usually the last to be seen.
@@volvo09 Yeah it's a nostalgia thing for me, always loved driving at night in different cars as a kid, basking in the glow of the interior lighting. Ford was big on green lit controls and gauges for a while, and I remember Pontiac cars in the 90s were a bright orange. Then my dad had a 2005 Buick Allure (LaCrosse in the US I think) that had green backlighting on the gauges with white needles, I always thought that looked pretty sharp and unusual. When gauge clusters started being manufactured to have permanent backlighting that's when they all started looking the same. White text on black background with either white or red needles. BORING. At least Ford had the "ice blue" needles for a while which looked nice.
I dated a girl who sold Fords in Savannah at this time. Interesting thing about the sport track. There is no transmission dipstick. It was totally enclosed and not supposed to be serviced for 150,000 miles.
We still have these everywhere in Venezuela
Back when trucks were trucks and not houses on wheels
More practical than the cyber truck. Good idea ford
This would be a compact truck by today's standards. I'm not even kidding!
@This_is_me_okay when I was in the parking lot the other day someone asked me how I got my maverick to sound so good 🤣
@shaunward4895 I like how with the Maverick, you get the comfort and driveablity of a crossover and the coolness and road presence of a truck at the same time 👍
The first gen Sport Trac (starting '01) was if anything a harbinger of the housification. Real trucks have single cabs so they can have longer beds; this move towards longer cabs (overtaking single cabs in popularity in the F150 generation starting 2004) is the most important part of them becoming image vehicles.
There’s so many of these Adrenalines around here❤ I love them all. They seem more common than the regular Sport Trac
My friend in high school had this truck with the V8, his dad “tuned it” and put bigger wheels and suspension on it and we definitely put them to the test. A few road trips, miles off road, donuts, mailboxes, garbage cans, fireworks from the bed and quite a few good times.
Gotta love the Sport Trac
I loved mine!
@@randellmainer I always remember for it being in the Ford Racing series
I had an 02 and an 07. Great trucks
doug is the type of guy to say "sun roof" when he is hitting a button clearly labeled "moon roof".
Maybe he only calls it a "moon roof" at night. 🤣🤣
Greatest Doug line ever- "It was an Explorer for the family but a Truck for Dadgrarrrrritwasgooood" That, pure gold!!!
I had one of these as my first car, it had belonged to my grandpa before me. As far as something for a high-schooler, it was great. I have a lot of fond memories in that truck, as anyone does with their first car.
That all-black interior was BRUTAL during Texas summers. I'd get back in my car, and feel like I was burning against those seats. I dubbed mine "the Texas Toaster" because of this. It was fast, handled decently, and felt fun to drive, even if the gas mileage was all but nonexistent, and I'd definitely consider getting another in the future.
No mention of the quirky UK spelling of 'ADRENALIN' !?
Doug is the type of guy to open up a library filled with owner manuals of different cars
My wife loved her white 2009, it was the third sport trac she had. A matching cap made it the perfect retriever hauler for her. Finally pried it out her hands when the Bronco Sport Badlands was introduced. Her only complaints, no back up camera, the headlights were weak and the nav screen was tiny. It was a very reliable car and the auto AWD worked very well. Sold the STA in April 2022 for precisely 50% of what we paid for it in July 2009.
I always loved the look of this truck, I saw one a few weeks ago, it still looks great after all these years
Doug discussing the fad of trucks.
Subaru Baja: Have you forgotten about my existence when I’m the quirky and cooler one?
The midsized truck you got when you wanted the Ranger but with four doors (you couldn't get the 4 door Ranger in the US and Canada until 2019). BTW, the Tundra also kinda fits into this "SUV based truck" category, it has always been based on the Sequioa (it still is). It didn't get a crew cab until 2004, though.
Tundra is BOF like F150, Silverado, Sierra, Ram, and Titan so it doesn’t count
@chezzyperson3339 the Explorer and Avalanche were also body on frame. Only the Honda Ridgeline and Subaru Baja were unibody at the time. BTW, all the trucks you mentioned (maybe except the RAM) had SUVs that they were related to (shared engines, transmissions, exterior and interior styling etc.).
tundra came out before the sequoia
The Vivian r1t being the successor to the sport trac is the funniest doug joke so far this year
Doug wouldn’t touch this truck with a 10ft pole unless he was selling it.
Exaxtly
Cars and bids is how he gets the chance to review most of these weird rare cars in the first place.
@user-ke1gn3ql1g Doug is epic enough he can get access to any car at this point.
If doug has access to drive million dollar cars you don't think he can get his hands on a 20 year old Ford without cars and BIDS 😁
@@user-ke1gn3ql1g Yeah. I think he enjoys regular cars a lot but he's said in the past they don't get views. I imagine selling the car makes it a great excuse to take the time out of his schedule.
@@dhillazThat's funny because I rarely watch his videos of the ridiculous vehicles that I could never afford, but I watch almost all of the regular vehicles. I suppose it is just more interesting to see something that isn't $100k+ since there's a chance I could own or could have owned one. Luxury, sports, and hyper cars are all well beyond my means
Loved these kind of trucks
My dad had one that he bought new in 2003. That thing refused to die. Over the 18 years it was in our family the only mechanical issue we had was replacing the water pump. Ran to 300k miles before we got rid of it, still running and driving.
Doug is reviewing my truck! I have a 08 STA in Red.
I love mine, fits easily in my garage, I can haul the kids in it, and I can actually climb into the bed with out needing a built in step stool.😅
I had an '01 Sport Trac. I bought the extended bumper to bumper 75000 mile warranty. At 76000 miles my transmission went out. Last Ford I ever bought.
I've had three fords where the tranny went over 200k.Think you got a lemon,usually the engine goes out before the tranny
Wow, how stupid that it died right after…
IT'S EVEN A ADRENALIN. Ohh! Also, this is closest to reviewing a vehicle that I have. (Expect mine is a first gen)
I had both gens. Wish I had gotten a second gen Adrenalin. But onto a Maverick now
My dad had one of the original Sport Tracs, I can't ever remember it being a problem. Had a lot of memories as a kid riding around with my dad in that truck.
The best part about that bed extender is that when used as just a trunk, it kept all your stuff from sliding all the way up to the cab.
Was the 2000’s really that long ago?
@@marcclarence2260 Exactly, this car would be a new to me 🤣
That storage cubby behind the seat on mine is a subwoofer.
good for you, nobody was askng as this isn't all about you
@slowery43 calm down there bud, just letting people know that there was an optional factory subwoofer. For those who may be interested.
You're lucky. A guy in these comments said it produces one of the best bass. ❤
Disregard the jealous pimple face that sits in his underpants in front of his computer. 🤣🤣🤣
@mr.2cents.846 yes it is surprisingly a very good system! My wife loves the bass lol
Love the Ford keypad on the doors. I remember that feature all the way back in the '80s Taurus.
I know a guy who owns one of these, he used it as a work vehicle when he did construction, and he keeps it as a beater/hauler that he plans on passing to his kid when they get their license
This is still a beautifully styled truck. The design is aging very well compared to modern design.
The sport trac, the OG of 4dr pickups.
I worked at a ford dealership when these first came out. I loved them and remembered wanting one. I got excited when I was asked to do a dealer trade with another dealership across town. It had rained a little that day and the roads were slick. I was on the freeway, and I remember fishtailing on an overpass. it was the most terrifying experience of my young driving life. I remember being afraid of it after that as I know I was driving carefully. To this day, all I can think about when I see these is that back-end swinging away from me on a giant spaghetti bowl in Houston traffic in the rain.
my uncle bought one of these brand new in 08 and he went and i remember him and my dad installing a kenne bell supercharger on it, it was a blast to ride around in and he really enjoyed the truck
Wow!!!! a good looking Ranger???
Don’t you dare
This one was not based on the ranger
I feel like the first generation was quirkier. 🤔 Hope you can find one of those but they’re rare.
I love these Sport Trac Adrenalins. I own 2 2010's. Last September I believe I found the lowest mileage 2010 Blue Flame Sport Trac Adrenalin left on earth! It had only 9,600 miles on it when I got it. It really belongs in a museum, but I love driving it.😊
Great head room, non metal box, independent suspension, perfect blend of ruggedness and luxury not to bad fuel economy on highway
Doug the kind of guy who identifies as Transmission
Doug sounds like the type of guy to give his own farts a doug score.
Bought my teen an ‘01 during the pandemic for very cheap. 208k on the Cologne engine. Still looks and runs great, she loves that thing.
I like how Doug's height changes depending on the videos. In some videos he's 6'3" and sometimes he's 6'4" lol
"THIS!" will never get old ❤
More practical than a cyber truck. Cool
Yeah well so is a brick
If someone made this exact thing today it'd be my go to vehicle. Toss on a little 3 inch lift and that's perfect for me. V8, compact, bed when I need it, with the extender it can fit a dirt bike and a week's worth of camping gear, my dog, and my wife. What's not to love? Throw in a rear diff-lock for those very occasional tricky spots on the trail and I'm happy.
I had a red 2009 Adrenalin for about 5 years. Probably one of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned aside from my 2003 Cobra Terminator SVT 10th Anniversary. Only thing I have to add is that there was a 12V outlet, a power point socket and 3 storage bins in the bed. It also had a very nice factory bedliner. You could also go into the cluster with the button he showed and choose 4WD high, 4WD Low, 2WD, etc. There was no stand alone drive mode button and most people had no idea you could change to full time 4WD Hi/Lo.
I had a friend in high school that had a 1st gen Sport Trac and I’ve always loved it! I loved the style and the looks!