How many Miles?

off-roadjunky · 05-11-2008, 04:32 PM

Hey guys,
I am looking at a few different ST's to buy, but I kinda wanted to get a feel for how long they will go... I can get one with less miles, but the price goes up. So, If they are strong and reliable for a while I might just save a little cash and get one with a little more miles. So... How many miles do you have, or have you heard of on a ST?

Thanks guys
Brandon

Black ST · 05-11-2008, 09:37 PM

Ive heard of some lasting 165k and some lasting 30k. It just depends on how it was driven and what kind of maintenance was performed. If you can when you try to buy a vehicle, ask to see all the maintenance records and also see what kind of person drove it. An adult driven vehicle will probably be more maintained and not beat up engine and body wise. Just be smart and use common sense when you buy a trac. If they are treated nice and drove smoothly and taken care of, they can last a long time without needing major work done.

Also, with rising gas prices, more and more Tracs are going to come onto the market and some people might have low mileage but they will be willing to dump there Sport Trac for a fewer hundred dollars so be patient and make sure you get the best deal.

Good Luck

ttbit · 05-13-2008, 08:41 PM

I have 296,000 on mine.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 05-25-2008, 02:36 PM

I got 77,700 miles on my 01 sport

buckshotmudder · 05-27-2008, 12:21 PM

ive got 57k on my 04 and my dad has 32k on his 04

dh1155 · 06-04-2008, 02:27 PM

I have 101,000 miles on mine. Only spent about 50.00 in the last 3 years that was not routine maintenance. Good luck!

TracSport · 06-05-2008, 02:42 PM

115,000

**JohnnyO** · 06-13-2008, 02:46 PM

Mine has 7200 on it.

mykol040 · 12-23-2010, 11:08 PM

03 with 180,000 and doing just dandy! No major issues yet! knock on wood.

**ncranchero** · 12-24-2010, 07:06 AM

76K on my 2002. From what I understand the 2003 and up have less cam chain issues so I'd stay above 2003.

fabulous86 · 12-24-2010, 09:03 AM

Just getting to 76K on my 2004 ST

Pickupman_69 · 12-24-2010, 10:14 AM

im about to turn over 200,000 kilometres and nothing major done just seals in diffs and transfer case

Chris04ST · 12-24-2010, 04:16 PM

just turned 120,000 yesterday, no problems so far!

03_Sport_Trac · 12-24-2010, 05:55 PM

Somewhere around 68,000. Only problems I've had were pre-mature failure of lower ball joints (40,000) and the most resent were both the front wheel bearings went out within a month of each other

Other than that, I love her, she's my S.L.U.T. (sport light utility truck)

**ncranchero** · 12-24-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03_Sport_Trac

she's my S.L.U.T. (sport light utility truck)

No wonder she's breaking on ya!

03_Sport_Trac · 12-24-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

No wonder she's breaking on ya!

Nah she just mis behaves sometimes

haha

pcfixer · 12-25-2010, 04:45 AM

I have an 2005. Only had it a couple months. 75,000 miles currently.
There are alot of Ford Trucks on the road....many live to 300,000 miles
Just change the fluids frequently, plugs and wires ...just like any other vehicle
they'll last a while.....

CaptKirk · 12-28-2010, 08:53 AM

90k on my '01

sarwiz · 12-28-2010, 09:04 AM

108K on my '01 Just did the injector o rings and intake gaskets at 106k, got the complete maintenance record from the previous owner and he did front wheel bearings at around 95k and had changed both front axles as well. I bought it with 101k on it and have only had it 4 months ( daily 80 mile rt to work)

sakirfp · 01-08-2011, 08:24 PM

I have 04 ST 4.0 OHV with 180K no issues except the rear end, but I think that was my doing. I had to replace the rear end at about 130K...Love my ST

05-11-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
off-roadjunky Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, CA Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	How many Miles? Hey guys, I am looking at a few different ST's to buy, but I kinda wanted to get a feel for how long they will go... I can get one with less miles, but the price goes up. So, If they are strong and reliable for a while I might just save a little cash and get one with a little more miles. So... How many miles do you have, or have you heard of on a ST? Thanks guys Brandon

05-11-2008, 09:37 PM	#2
Black ST Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, SC 2004 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36 Vehicle Specs	Ive heard of some lasting 165k and some lasting 30k. It just depends on how it was driven and what kind of maintenance was performed. If you can when you try to buy a vehicle, ask to see all the maintenance records and also see what kind of person drove it. An adult driven vehicle will probably be more maintained and not beat up engine and body wise. Just be smart and use common sense when you buy a trac. If they are treated nice and drove smoothly and taken care of, they can last a long time without needing major work done. Also, with rising gas prices, more and more Tracs are going to come onto the market and some people might have low mileage but they will be willing to dump there Sport Trac for a fewer hundred dollars so be patient and make sure you get the best deal. Good Luck __________________ Black ST 2004 XLT 4x4, MAC Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow Cat-Back, 10" JL Audio W1, Alpine Amp, Clear Corners, American Racing Ventura 15x8, 31x10.5 Pirelli Scorpion ATR, Rancho RS5000 Shocks.

05-25-2008, 02:36 PM	#4
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	I got 77,700 miles on my 01 sport __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

05-27-2008, 12:21 PM	#5
buckshotmudder Wannabe Elite Explorer Jefferson City, TN 04 Sport Trac 2wd Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 687 Vehicle Specs	ive got 57k on my 04 and my dad has 32k on his 04 __________________ 04 Sport Trac 2wd- 265/35/22s~ 5% tint~ K&N 57series Intake~Tinted Tails~35% tinted windshield~Black LED 3rd Brake Light~Tailgate LED Light Bar~10K HID's...More To Come

06-05-2008, 02:42 PM	#7
TracSport Wannabe Elite Explorer Bloomington, IL Looking Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	115,000 __________________ 2001 Black ST 4x4 112,000 miles and falling apart

05-13-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
ttbit Wannabe Elite Explorer Maryville,TN '01 ST 5.0 AWD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 210 Vehicle Specs	I have 296,000 on mine.

06-04-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
dh1155 Wannabe Elite Explorer Dallas, Tx '01 ST Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	I have 101,000 miles on mine. Only spent about 50.00 in the last 3 years that was not routine maintenance. Good luck!

06-13-2008, 02:46 PM	#8
JohnnyO Sport Trac Moderator Pittsburgh, PA '08 Sport Trac Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,702 Vehicle Specs	Mine has 7200 on it. __________________ '08 Sport Trac, Gibson exhaust, K&N, Firestone Destination A/T's, Steelers regalia. "It is not the multitude of ale-houses that occasions a general disposition to drunkenness among the common people; but that disposition arising from other causes necessarily gives employment to a multitude of ale-houses." -- Adam Smith, 1776

12-23-2010, 11:08 PM	#9
mykol040 Wannabe Elite Explorer Whitewright,tx 2003 sport trac Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	03 with 180,000 and doing just dandy! No major issues yet! knock on wood.

12-24-2010, 07:06 AM	#10
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,563 Vehicle Specs	76K on my 2002. From what I understand the 2003 and up have less cam chain issues so I'd stay above 2003. __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

12-24-2010, 09:03 AM	#11
fabulous86 Wannabe Elite Explorer Southeast, Alabama 2004 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	Just getting to 76K on my 2004 ST __________________ You'll have to excuse my inferiority complex, it's not a very good one.

12-24-2010, 10:14 AM	#12
Pickupman_69 Wannabe Elite Explorer Aylmer 03 Sport trac Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 261 Vehicle Specs	im about to turn over 200,000 kilometres and nothing major done just seals in diffs and transfer case

12-24-2010, 04:16 PM	#13
Chris04ST Wannabe Elite Explorer Las Cruces, New Mexico 2004 Sport Trac XLT 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 48 Vehicle Specs	just turned 120,000 yesterday, no problems so far! __________________ 2004 Sport Trac XLT 4x4 (Sold)

12-24-2010, 05:55 PM	#14
03_Sport_Trac Wannabe Elite Explorer Kearney Missouri '03 XLT Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	Somewhere around 68,000. Only problems I've had were pre-mature failure of lower ball joints (40,000) and the most resent were both the front wheel bearings went out within a month of each other Other than that, I love her, she's my S.L.U.T. (sport light utility truck) __________________ 03 Explorer Sport Trac XLT w/ K&N performance filter I'm not a hunter, I'm a wildlife control specialist. I'm a Hardcore Waterfowler.

12-25-2010, 04:45 AM	#17
pcfixer Wannabe Elite Explorer Frederick, Maryland 2005 XLT Sport Trac Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 11 Vehicle Specs	I have an 2005. Only had it a couple months. 75,000 miles currently. There are alot of Ford Trucks on the road....many live to 300,000 miles Just change the fluids frequently, plugs and wires ...just like any other vehicle they'll last a while.....

12-28-2010, 08:53 AM	#18
CaptKirk Wannabe Elite Explorer Bay, Ohio '97 XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 186 Vehicle Specs	90k on my '01 __________________ '97 XLT 4x4, 4dr, 4.0 SOHC

12-28-2010, 09:04 AM	#19
sarwiz Wannabe Elite Explorer NW Indiana 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	108K on my '01 Just did the injector o rings and intake gaskets at 106k, got the complete maintenance record from the previous owner and he did front wheel bearings at around 95k and had changed both front axles as well. I bought it with 101k on it and have only had it 4 months ( daily 80 mile rt to work) __________________ 1997 Ranger 3.0L 2001 Sport Trac 4x4 4.0L 2005 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4.6L

01-08-2011, 08:24 PM	#20
sakirfp Wannabe Elite Explorer Forsyth GA 2005 XLT/2004 ST XLT Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 184 Vehicle Specs	I have 04 ST 4.0 OHV with 180K no issues except the rear end, but I think that was my doing. I had to replace the rear end at about 130K...Love my ST __________________ Firman Sakir 2005 XLT V8 2004 Sport Trac XLT