The Ford Explorer Sport Trac, a pickup truck manufactured by Ford Motor Company for the North American market, was produced from 2001 to 2010 (excluding the 2006 model year). Positioned between the smaller Ranger and the larger F-150, it competed with crew-cab variants of models like the Chevrolet Colorado, Dodge Dakota, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.
Based on the Ford Explorer SUV, the Sport Trac shared its chassis and body design while featuring a unique pickup truck bed. All production took place at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky, replacing the Ford Ranger in production.
As Ford's first mid-sized pickup truck, the Sport Trac catered to consumers seeking a blend of SUV comfort and truck utility. Its two-generation