I'm thinking of buying an 03' Sport Trac, so I have some questions.

[SPORTTRAC'NIT]

I am thinking of buying an 03' sport trac with 61,000 miles on it. They want 12,800 for it and it is in really good cond. I am just wondering if there are any major problems with these like the tranny or engine. I know the older explorer's had a big problem with transmissions and i just want to make sure I don't buy a problem prone model. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated, thanks :exp:

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the 2001-2005 Sport Trac section.

 

[Demo1986]

Welcome! I have an 02 with 44000 miles and I've had it since march. I havnt had a single problem. I love my truck!

 

[Derekjs]

Wow, that seems a bit high. I bought my '03 with 80 000 miles and in great condition for $8000.
Check to see if the doors all open from the inside and out. The power mirrors also need checking, other than that they are pretty bullrt proof.

 

[OffTrac]

That is kind of high. I bought my '01 4x4 fully loaded, perfect condition, with 56k miles on it and paid $9,700. They were asking $11,900. I bet if you work them on the price, they'll come down.

 

[Demo1986]

i got my 02 4x4 with leather int and sun roof, auto, with 43000 miles for 9 grand

 

[Nobull]

Bought new 03, and now with 103K miles, no issues as yet and going strong!

 

[GP I JoJo]

I bought my 03 for 9 grand 70,000miles, my cruise control didnt work turned out to be a sensor, my rear window is intermittnent, i choose to live with it. I love my truck, but would like a 4x4 when I get back to the States

 

[Threkin]

I bought an '01 with 20k miles on it, ran perfect until 83k when something went bad with the passengers side timing chain guideand cracked the head and valve cover.
I got a quote for a brand new motor with all the cam chain upgrades (the mechanic said there were over ten bulletins from ford about this issue) so it woulden't happen again +all the labor - $6000.
Granted I could probably get a junkyard motor and swap it for alot cheaper, but the fact remains the timing chain guide on the 4.0 is a heap of crap.
If you get a 'trac I hope this dosen't happen to you. Or anyone for that matter.