Ford Faqs

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.

Director of SVT Hau Tai Tang told us the Sport Trac configuration gives it better overall performance than the much loved Lightning. “It’s lighter, smaller and has an independent suspension,” said the director. “Combine that with the fact that it has just as much power as the Lightning and we think customers will appreciate its performance package.”

Under the hood of this surprisingly good-looking SUT is an intercooled and supercharged 4.6-liter V8 that belts out 390 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Ford used a forged crankshaft, reinforced con rods and forged pistons to assure this four-valve V8 can withstand both high-performance driving and extended tow duty.

The 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac features the best of several parts in an innovative truck /SUV crossover that showcases Ford’s capability for rugged truck performance and sedan-type comfort and luxury on the top-selling mid-size SUV Explorer package. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a four-door model with a five-passenger cabin that has an open 4-foot cargo bed in the rear.

2005 models are once again not offered in 2-door, last seen in 2003, but instead, in recognition of the target demographic most thrilled by the Sport Trac, offers some new techno and style features with a moonroof for XLT trims and both MP3 and Sirius radio compatibility on all audio systems. Other changes for 2005 include an two bold new exterior colours; Bright Red and Dark Stone.