Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2005

The Ford Explorer Sport Trac, produced from 2001 to 2005, bridged the gap between an SUV and a pickup truck, offering a unique combination of versatility. Built on the same platform as the Ford Explorer, it featured a spacious, comfortable cabin with seating up to five passengers. What set it apart was the open cargo bed at the rear, making it one of the earliest entries in the midsize SUV-truck crossover segment. This cargo bed added practicality for those needing to transport larger items while still benefiting from the comforts of an SUV.

Regarding capability, the Explorer Sport Trac offered both rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive options and a V6 engine. While it didn't compete with full-sized trucks regarding towing capacity, it provided a solid solution for light to moderate hauling needs. Overall, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac from this era was a pioneering vehicle that appealed to individuals seeking a versatile, dual-purpose vehicle for daily driving and occasional utility tasks.

Ford Explorer specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 4.0L 6-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.054”

Brake Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft High-Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
• Capacity: Fill to the line on the reservoir

Fuel Tank

• Capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2L)

Power Steering Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF/XT-2-QDX/ MERCON
• Capacity: Fill to the line on the reservoir.

Transmission Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF
• Capacity: 
  • 5R55E Automatic (4×2) : 10.0 quarts (9.5L)
  • 5R55E Automatic (4×4) : 10.3 quarts (9.8L)

Transfer Case

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF
• Capacity: 4WD 1.3 quarts (1.2L)

Coolant

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) / VC-7-A (U.S., except C.A., OR, and N.M.), VC-7-B (C.A., OR, and N.M.)/WSS-M97B51-A1
• Capacity: 
• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine: 14.0 quarts (13.2L)

Front Axle Lubricant

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant/XY-80W90-QL/WSP-M2C197-A
• Capacity: 4×4 vehicles: 1.8 quarts (1.7L)

Rear axle lubricant

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant/XY-75W140–QL/WSL-M2C192–A
• Capacity : 5.5-5.8 pints (2.9-3.1L)

Windshield Washer Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate/ZC-32–A /WSB-M8B16–A2
• Capacity: 2.7 quarts (2.6L)

Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring, hood latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks

• Type: Multi-Purpose Grease: XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B or ESR-M1C159-A

Hydraulic clutch fluid and brake fluid

• Type: Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3

Driveshaft, slip spline, universal joints

• Type: Premium Long-Life Grease: ESA-M1C75-B

Automatic transmission (5R55E)

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM/MERCON V

Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft

• Type: Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-T or XG-1-K/ ESA-M1C75-B

Powertrain

Engine

• 4.0 L Cologne SOHC V6

Transmission

• 5-speed M5OD manual
• 5-speed 5R55E automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: 9145
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157AK
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157AK
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9007LL

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 3156K
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 922
• License Plate Light Bulb: 194
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157AK
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157K
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157K
• Tailgate Light Bars: vbf-tailgate-light

Interior Lights

• Ash Tray Light Bulb: 161
• Courtesy Light Bulb: 168
• Dome Light Bulb: 906
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 194
• Luggage Compartment :
  • 168
  • PC579