Sport Trac mileage

[oceanworker]

Thinking of buying an 04 ST. Any comments on Highway mileage. Ford says 20, but I've heard a lot of complaints. Would you recommend the 4wd over the 2wd for handling? No time anymore to drive anything more exiting than groomed state forest trails. Bummer.
Thanks for any comments.

 

[SiLenZe]

4x4 is still nice to have in the rain. your less likely to fishtail and hydroplane.

 

[Ford_Racing_Guy]

4x4 is much nicer to if you have snow and stuff

 

[Ford_Racing_Guy]

oh never mind i see you live in florida

 

[oceanworker]

But I spend summers in Upper Peninsula Michigan or Maine, and visit my mom a lot in upstate NY.
Takes much highway travel to get there. Any comments on gas mileage?

 

[bamacraig]

I got around 18-20 before I upgraded to 31 tires. I now get 16-18. I have a 2wd with open rear 3.73, I would recommend 4wd if you will use it or just make sure you get the limited slip rear probably ithe 4.10. Just my suggestion.

 

[MKoback]

I have a '03 ST 4x4 and I get about 16/city. I haven't been on a 'true' highway trip yet to see what I get though. Overall good truck. I have an appointment tomorrow to get mine checked out cause of grinding noise and vibration during turning at slow speeds. I work in Ford parts and only see ST in for routine service.