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    What's the best mph. For best mpg

    In Aug I did a road trip 300 miles each way with about 850lbs of ppl and the bed full of another 300 or so lbs of crap. I averaged about 19.5mpg on the way down and back. That was pretty much with the cruise stuck at 73mph all the way there and back. There was about 15miles of stop and go city...
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    HELP!! 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Floor Console Removal

    If its the full length console once you get the bolts removed. Put the driver and passenger front seats up all the way. Get in the back seat and pull the hell out of that thing. I was worried I would break it and tried taking it easy for about 3-5mins. Then said F$#$# it and yanked the S$#$ out...
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    Suggestions

    Excellent. Just looked up their site the Dark Gray was just what I was looking for currently its the light gray. I repainted the console black for the cup holder portion. And the main body of it dark gray its a high series console. Appreciate it OffTrac
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    Broken Door Handle

    If you are talking about replacing the outside door handles. I did all four of mine a couple months back. One was broken other two springs were just worn out. Only one was in decent condition. I attempted to use a center punch at first to remove the rivets and realized it was not going to be...
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    Suggestions

    Appreciate all the feed back. I'm 95% sure I'm getting them powder coated and keeping them at this point. Just found a storage place that I can leave the truck at while its up on stands. For some reason my apartment complex takes issue with vehicles up on stands for several days. :D So perhaps...
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    Suggestions

    So I have been thinking of getting new wheels for the Trac. I have three options The first I was looking at the Black Rock Series 942 Type D. The second powder coating my current stock wheels. The third would be both 1 and 2. A friend of a friend type deal I can get the stock wheels...
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    Ok, Don't laugh....I'm scheduled to have my new tires put on Friday, so I'm wondering

    If Friday was not just a few days off. I would suggest going to RockAuto and getting your shocks. I would still suggest getting them there if you can have them done later. I just replaced mine 4 weeks ago at 139k mine also had originals on it. Big difference once they got put on. I put the...
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    Sport Trac Tonneau

    Was looking around Craigslist for ST parts and came across the hard split tonneau. If anyone is in the market for one. I thinks it't from a 07 ST If you are in the Michigan area. http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/3963724276.html
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    Just the start...

    So I have been hanging out on here for a few months now. Found lots of great information and everyone has been helpful with the few questions I have had. Figured I would give a little background on my new money pit :D I bought her back around the beginning of March. Guy wanted $3700 got him...
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    pioneer speakers

    I actually bought a pair of those about 4weeks ago and put them in the rear doors. The do sound decent for the cost I would suggest putting some Dynamat or comparable product in your doors. They sounded decent when I put them in at first. The following week I put sound deadening in the rear two...
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    Looking for a fuel pump, help

    Have you checked www.rockauto.com they have been getting most of my cash the last few weeks.
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    Compatibility Question

    Did you mean the SuperCab Flairside model?
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    Compatibility Question

    I'm doing a search online for salvage yards. I have found a few listed within 70miles or less for $200-$300. I would keep the one I have but the bottom where the seam is located is rusting bad. I don't think its worth the effort or cost to attempt to repair it. And since I'm looking to get...
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    Compatibility Question

    Good info to have handy... Thanks And now to search for a tailgate (Never Ending)
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    Compatibility Question

    Never mind I believe I have found my answer. Just had to expand my search a bit more.
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    Compatibility Question

    I was wondering if anyone knows of an online resources to find out what model/years are compatible with my 2001? I just found some good condition seats from a 2004 Explorer. And was wondering if they would fit with out any modifications needed? Thanks
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    good brand of window visors?

    I purchased the AVS In Channel as well about 2 months ago and found no additional wind noise. If anything it reduced the small amount of wind noise I had been getting. And truck has been washed a couple times since they were put in. And I found no issues with water making its way inside.
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    Free Lift.....Not!

    Hmm wonder if I could find someone to run into me. I need a paint job and to take care of a few surface rust spots :D
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    Audio

    Would have just taken the door panel off to look for myself. However its to cold to be messing around out there still.
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    Audio

    So I see a few ppl saying they put 6x9s in to replace the factory speakers or to update. In putting in the 6x9s was there any modifications needed at all. I have a old pair of of Eclipse point source speakers. That I have been holding on to for years after taking out of a previous car I sold...
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    Suggestions Mercon V

    I had found the following Tsb 07-1-7 Mercon® Atf Replaced By Mercon® V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac was listed as one of the model/year ISSUE: MERCON® Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON® V as a service fluid for power...
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    Suggestions Mercon V

    So first thanks for the reply on the last post. I got another if you all dont mind putting in your 2cents. So having a new rack and pinion put in. Need to pick up some trans fluid to flush and fill it up. Anyone have any suggestions on which brand they prefer. Castrol, Motorcraft...
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    Bushing Help

    Thanks That worked out great.
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    Bushing Help

    Hello all, I have been hanging out here for a couple months or so since finding the forums. I just bought a 2001 ST and this is a wonderful place. And I have found a lot of good info so far. I am in the process of replacing my rack&pinion and the front sway bar bushings. I have someone who...
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