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Ford Motor Co. scrapped up plans to build a high-performance Sport Trac Adrenalin pickup. “As part of our way forward, we are adjusting our product plan and decided not to produce the Sport Trac Adrenaline,” said Ford spokesman Jon Harmon.

Unveiled last year, the Adrenaline was supposed to have been the world’s first high-performance sport utility truck. It was to be built at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Harmon would not discuss the specific reasons for the decision, but said Ford was focusing on giving its customers what they want.

The Sport Trac Adrenalin follows the Ford Explorer Sport Trac concept, which debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. In fact, the Explorer Sport Trac concept’s “slammed” appearance and large wheels and tires foreshadowed what SVT had in mind with the high-performance Adrenalin.

Adrenalin exterior features bold red paint that instantly communicates its performance mission, while discreet SVT badging on the wheels will catch the eye of discerning enthusiasts. Stylized front and rear fascias, an aggressive “black chrome” grille and grille surround with matching headlamp bezels and SVT signature fog lamps helped communicate the supercharged performance latent in the Adrenalin.

Inside, four comfortable bucket seats feature supportive thigh and chest bolstering. Unique red leather seat inserts match red leather interior door trim panels, adding to the Adrenalin’s sporting flair. The instrument panel houses easy-to-read, white-faced instruments, an SVT design hallmark. A navigation system is also included, a first for an SVT-badged vehicle.