Team Chepsk8
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- Easton PA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 Explorer Sport Trak
Been a proud owner of a 2001 ST since new, 210,000 dependable miles. Made the V-6 work!
I tow a 2300 lb Cobra race car and open trailer to many events all over the North East. Total weight about 3500 lbs.
I'm looking at a 2007 ST with the V-8, towing package, and have some questions for those who tow cars with thiers.
Does the ST come with a built-in brake contriller, or do I have to wire in an external? If I have to wire, are the leads there, or do I have to run everything?
How steady are they on the interstate towing at 65 MPH?
How good are the 4-wheel discs when braking down a hill? (yes, the trailer brakes will be on)
I have towed with overdrive OFF, same thing with the V-8?
I babied the transmission, serviced it regularly, and as a result never had any problems with my 01. How do the V-8 transmissions hold up?
And generally, how do you like this generation of ST's?
Many thanks in advance,
Dan
I tow a 2300 lb Cobra race car and open trailer to many events all over the North East. Total weight about 3500 lbs.
I'm looking at a 2007 ST with the V-8, towing package, and have some questions for those who tow cars with thiers.
Does the ST come with a built-in brake contriller, or do I have to wire in an external? If I have to wire, are the leads there, or do I have to run everything?
How steady are they on the interstate towing at 65 MPH?
How good are the 4-wheel discs when braking down a hill? (yes, the trailer brakes will be on)
I have towed with overdrive OFF, same thing with the V-8?
I babied the transmission, serviced it regularly, and as a result never had any problems with my 01. How do the V-8 transmissions hold up?
And generally, how do you like this generation of ST's?
Many thanks in advance,
Dan