New 2007 Sport Trac
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New 2007 Sport Trac - 3/12/2007 4:27:52 PM
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sporttrax07
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Just bought my new 2007 Sport Trac last Saturday and have put over 600 miles on it. I have the Limited Edition with the V8 and Six speed auto trans. Totally loaded out 4x4.
I love this vehicle, it had great power, rides great, handles great and has all the luxury of a Cadillac. Not used to the gas mileage yet, but you cannot expect great mileage in a 4x4. Compared to other 4x4's it is getting around 17 to 18 on average. I sure will be glad when they come out with some aftermarket performance goodies, MagnaFlow is the only one that has a Cat Back system right now. And that is the only performance item that is out on the market that I can find. If anyone knows of some that are out there, please drop me a line and let me know. I would like to upgrade the exhaust to a dual outlet system, air intake/filter system, and anything else that might enhance the performance. Not that it needs much. The vehicle is very quick. I read an article comparing the Chevy Avalanche with the 320hp V8 and the Sport Trac 292hp V8 was quicker in 0 to 60 and quarter mile times due to weighing 1000 lbs. less.
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RE: New 2007 Sport Trac - 3/12/2007 8:06:54 PM
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goinstrong
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Sounds like a nice truck. Does the trans. have overdrive? The horsepower is often lost in the weight of a vehicle. Though weight is what holds you on the ground well - it will also kill horsepower and gas mileage. The trick is finding that perfect medium. I think Ford has a better grip of the big picture as far as that goes.
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RE: New 2007 Sport Trac - 3/13/2007 8:53:24 AM
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sporttrax07
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Yes, it does have overdrive. I have not noticed a lack or degraded performance with the overdrive or the six speed trans. I do remember when I owned my 1999 Explorer with the 4.0 V6 with overdrive the loss of power. But, with this V8 the power is a constant pull. There is no comparison with the V6 power, this V8 and six speed trans combo is the best of both worlds, performance and economy. I am very impressed. Normally, I am not a Ford type guy. Over the years I have always had bad luck with Fords, except my Explorer, it was great. But, I had always liked the Sport Trac concept, and when this newly designed model came out I was ready to go with Ford again. Again, so far I am VERY impressed with the Sport Trac in every aspect of the vehicle.
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