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General Sport Trac Discussion
EDIT: INFO ONE OF THE SADIST DAYS OF MY LIFE.. THE LAST Sport Trac Has been built !!! PLZ READ !!
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<blockquote data-quote="Bill Koonce" data-source="post: 942770" data-attributes="member: 68938"><p>With US Thanksgiving coming up, it's fitting to say that I'm thankful for the high end sports car features that Ford brought us while the other US automakers weren't innovating at all. Ford was the first to build a mass produced overhead cam V-8, the 427 Cammer, back when the only other cars running performance OHC motors were the Italian exotic car makers. The Pantera brought us real Italian exotic car styling, performance, and the first true mid engine layout and IRS; again the stuff only available in bleeding edge Italian exotics. These innovations are important because they really are better than older technology.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm thankful that in the '80s Ford made these superior race-bred technologies affordable for the average buyer. First the Fox Thunderbirds got IRS, then the MN12 'birds, then the Cobra Mustangs, and then the Explorer/Sport Trac and Expeditions. Next came the 2, 4 and now 3 valve OHC V-8 (and V-10) motors, which became standard performance power for the T-Bird, Mustang, and many other sporting Ford vehicles. Granted, others did offer OHC motors, but those were mostly wimpy little 4-bangers, and none made the major league power numbers that Ford's mod motors have.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>To me, having a multi-valve OHC engine under the hood and IRS (the setup of choice for the finest sports cars and off-road light trucks alike) were MAJOR factors in choosing my Sport Trac.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sure the old tech has its place. If you really crave a solid axle, leaf sprung, kingpin suspension, US automakers like Mack, Kenworth, Sterling and others have plenty to offer. If that's your thing, God bless you. It's just not my idea of a good time.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The '07-'10 Sport Trac is a unique vehicle. The drivetrain and suspension have more in common with a Lamborghini Murcilago than with an American pickup truck. But even Lamborghini's LM002 never had a pickup bed option. I mean no insult to Gen1 Sport Trac owners, but the Gen2 is a truly exceptional vehicle. And I am thankful to have one.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Let's hope that Ford is forward looking enough to anticipate the wants and needs of the North American sport truck buyer after we finally shake off the last vestiges of the Second Great Bush Recession. Although the Explorer-based Sport Trac is unlikely to return (at least not with the RWD/4WD running gear and V-8 option that made it unique), as long as the Ranger is still alive, there is hope for a short bed, body-on-frame sport pickup. Keep the Torsen, but bring back the IRS, please!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bill Koonce, post: 942770, member: 68938"] With US Thanksgiving coming up, it's fitting to say that I'm thankful for the high end sports car features that Ford brought us while the other US automakers weren't innovating at all. Ford was the first to build a mass produced overhead cam V-8, the 427 Cammer, back when the only other cars running performance OHC motors were the Italian exotic car makers. The Pantera brought us real Italian exotic car styling, performance, and the first true mid engine layout and IRS; again the stuff only available in bleeding edge Italian exotics. These innovations are important because they really are better than older technology. I'm thankful that in the '80s Ford made these superior race-bred technologies affordable for the average buyer. First the Fox Thunderbirds got IRS, then the MN12 'birds, then the Cobra Mustangs, and then the Explorer/Sport Trac and Expeditions. Next came the 2, 4 and now 3 valve OHC V-8 (and V-10) motors, which became standard performance power for the T-Bird, Mustang, and many other sporting Ford vehicles. Granted, others did offer OHC motors, but those were mostly wimpy little 4-bangers, and none made the major league power numbers that Ford's mod motors have. To me, having a multi-valve OHC engine under the hood and IRS (the setup of choice for the finest sports cars and off-road light trucks alike) were MAJOR factors in choosing my Sport Trac. Sure the old tech has its place. If you really crave a solid axle, leaf sprung, kingpin suspension, US automakers like Mack, Kenworth, Sterling and others have plenty to offer. If that's your thing, God bless you. It's just not my idea of a good time. The '07-'10 Sport Trac is a unique vehicle. The drivetrain and suspension have more in common with a Lamborghini Murcilago than with an American pickup truck. But even Lamborghini's LM002 never had a pickup bed option. I mean no insult to Gen1 Sport Trac owners, but the Gen2 is a truly exceptional vehicle. And I am thankful to have one. Let's hope that Ford is forward looking enough to anticipate the wants and needs of the North American sport truck buyer after we finally shake off the last vestiges of the Second Great Bush Recession. Although the Explorer-based Sport Trac is unlikely to return (at least not with the RWD/4WD running gear and V-8 option that made it unique), as long as the Ranger is still alive, there is hope for a short bed, body-on-frame sport pickup. Keep the Torsen, but bring back the IRS, please! [/QUOTE]
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