A Review of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Why I Like It, and Why It Will Be a Collectible

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SOLD 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Full Review and Test Drive by Bill,

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  • @johnthesavage381
    @johnthesavage3814 жыл бұрын

    60% of why I subscribed is because of your intro tangents. Don't change.

  • @joshjohnson2600

    @joshjohnson2600

    4 жыл бұрын

    “There are a lot of retards and idiots on the road.” I’m hooked.

  • @billace90

    @billace90

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right! That introductory monologue is both informative and hilarious!

  • @Happyman-od7zp

    @Happyman-od7zp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @user-zy3nv1jy1m

    @user-zy3nv1jy1m

    4 жыл бұрын

    51% for me.

  • @peterschancel7223

    @peterschancel7223

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL He missed the Option of Kids in the Thule Roof Storage Box

  • @dogsandcars202
    @dogsandcars2024 жыл бұрын

    I like how you talk before the videos it’s interesting to hear what you have to say

  • @timboslice45
    @timboslice454 жыл бұрын

    I laughed pretty hard when the alarm started going off the 2nd time, but I completely lost it when you said "I have the title"

  • @gsten2116

    @gsten2116

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ditto. Ah to be that funny.

  • @tylernewton7217

    @tylernewton7217

    4 жыл бұрын

    I literally had a spit take when that happened. Absolutely the wrong time to take a sip!

  • @DiogoSantos-gu8go

    @DiogoSantos-gu8go

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great moment. I did notice that when Bill mentioned the crusher, it never happened again. A proof that the truck knows when to stop misbehaving.

  • @Happyman-od7zp

    @Happyman-od7zp

    4 жыл бұрын

    It goes off a second time?? OMG this video cannot be any more funnier 😅 (Edit:) OH LOL I JUST SAW IT. SO HILARIOUS

  • @scottwilkins4544
    @scottwilkins45444 жыл бұрын

    Gotta get the daily fix of Bill’s wit and wisdom! Is anyone else like me and wanting to get an ‘Auto Europa Naples’ license plate for the front of their car? It could be sort of the symbol of the Bill fan club. But it would need a bird on it somewhere.

  • @jeeper5264
    @jeeper52644 жыл бұрын

    lol..Bill is having an alarming day lol

  • @egold2071
    @egold20714 жыл бұрын

    11:40 !¿ 😂 Bill properly turns alarm off by shouting 'Oh for the love of God! I got the keys... THE DAMN TITLE!' Classic Bill magic.

  • @wrightcodyj
    @wrightcodyj4 жыл бұрын

    My parents had two Ford Explorer Sports (non Sport Trac, 2-dr version) and these things are solid. Build cheaply, full of rattles, but solid. Always have had a weird soft spot for any Ford Ranger-based vehicle.

  • @JoesGoldenGarage
    @JoesGoldenGarage4 жыл бұрын

    2005 red with Adrenalin package sport trac here! Bought new....garage kept, dealer serviced and only 90k. Love the sport trac.

  • @JasonFlorida
    @JasonFlorida4 жыл бұрын

    You should have a raffle to win a trip to party in the boat with all the narcotics and guns!

  • @79thump8
    @79thump84 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit. Followed by a smokers laugh. It's like i'm a kid fishing with my grandma all over again. Thanks for the flashback.

  • @Km-oo6ri

    @Km-oo6ri

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @jdm3gee14
    @jdm3gee142 жыл бұрын

    I found this video researching for an Exploder Sport Trac. I love the little commentary you have when going over the features.

  • @drewbenefield2001
    @drewbenefield20014 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bill, you are a great guy!! My favorite part listening to you talk! What a character!! I enjoy watching your reviews!! I had one the first year they came out. 🤘😎 🤔

  • @chrisexperience7
    @chrisexperience74 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I’m proud of you, Bill! I thought you were going to have a heart attack and drop dead when the alarm kept going off!!

  • @milaaquariosoulinc4994
    @milaaquariosoulinc49943 жыл бұрын

    ‘For the love of...” came for the truck, got a comedy show. 🤣

  • @kumitetoday
    @kumitetoday4 жыл бұрын

    I drive that same truck. Its a great vehicle. Terrific detailing job on it too.

  • @Jtels85
    @Jtels854 жыл бұрын

    I lost it when that alarm went off the second time 😂😂

  • @scottdavis_34
    @scottdavis_344 жыл бұрын

    Love your opening monologue Bill! About lost it when that alarm kept going off. Haha! Keep up the great work!

  • @recl971
    @recl9714 жыл бұрын

    Anyone complaining that Bill takes too long to get into the car aspect of his videos, probably cant organize a two car parade

  • @CaptainShuffles
    @CaptainShuffles3 жыл бұрын

    This guy's an absolute riot.

  • @ElijahRoks
    @ElijahRoks3 жыл бұрын

    Worked at a Ford dealership when these came out. Always liked them, especially with the v8.

  • @mr.2cents.846

    @mr.2cents.846

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you got a chance to drive a couple.

  • @ElijahRoks

    @ElijahRoks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure did. Had one traded back in after a year, so it came back into the used car area. I drove it as my runabout for a few weeks.

  • @whiteviper1979

    @whiteviper1979

    11 ай бұрын

    Gotta have at least a V8 🥳

  • @anthonybaker967
    @anthonybaker9674 жыл бұрын

    Watching again Bill,my co-worker said what's Bill doing today.The both of us fell out laughing the second time the horn went off your sayings are hilarious!👍😂

  • @kevinmetcalf6371
    @kevinmetcalf63713 жыл бұрын

    Dude you are funny & candid as hell. Keep up the good work

  • @stephenmukwevho1359
    @stephenmukwevho13594 жыл бұрын

    Most channels have intro music to start...this is by far the best way to intro everytime. Gotta love Bill 😄

  • @ftby59mikeD
    @ftby59mikeD3 жыл бұрын

    Love Bill's commentary, up to & including his vehicle reviews! Had two of these Sportracs, they were versatile & reliable. IMO, the last iterations of it kinda fell short.Wish Ford would bring it back in a retro kind of way as they're doing with the Bronco. Bill keep it to pull that Grady White back & forth!!👍

  • @somebodysomeone8213
    @somebodysomeone82134 жыл бұрын

    You are a trip! Great stuff! You are uniquely talented. Narrating, storytelling, talking, etc., you own it all. Props.

  • @billschlembach8055
    @billschlembach80554 жыл бұрын

    The Winnebago man of 2020! I love these review videos that Bill does.

  • @breezydagreat12
    @breezydagreat12 Жыл бұрын

    I hated trucks until the day I was without a car my father in law sold me one of these for 2000. Best investment I ever made was a family car for us for years

  • @anthonysanto9377
    @anthonysanto93773 жыл бұрын

    Bill is a way better reviewer than Doug DeMuro by a moonshot. Glad that he starts the videos with his daily diatribes and then goes into the specifics in great detail with the vehicle along with in my opinion the most important part of the interior, where to store your guns and bags of coke.

  • @lobsterwhisperer7932

    @lobsterwhisperer7932

    2 жыл бұрын

    Demuro is too chipper for my liking.

  • @iFixJunk

    @iFixJunk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lobsterwhisperer7932 Demuro doesn't seem to know enough about the predecessors to the cars he's reviewing. He isn't able to make sense of what he's showing the viewer because he is unaware of where the car stands in the evolution of its showcased technology.

  • @edword7195
    @edword71954 жыл бұрын

    I like the slow starts to the videos, the best part

  • @galil_6863
    @galil_68632 жыл бұрын

    "I GOT THE DAMN TITLE!" 😂😂😂

  • @joshjohnson2600
    @joshjohnson26004 жыл бұрын

    I have an ‘04 and I enjoy it immensely.

  • @ronmccullock1407
    @ronmccullock14074 жыл бұрын

    Bill your video reviews are a tonic

  • @markshawntorey
    @markshawntorey2 жыл бұрын

    I've watched a lot of your reviews, but this is a classic!

  • @QueenVal-bs5uf
    @QueenVal-bs5uf3 ай бұрын

    Yes sir. I've had my Betsy Who is the exact color and make as yours for 1 year. She had 211,000 miles on her I had to buy a transmission, and 02 sensor, thermostat and general maintenance. Now she has 230, 000 AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER SHE'S NEVER MISSED 1 DAY TO START EVEN WITH A WEAK FUEL PUMP WHEN IT WAS 20°BELOW ZERO WIND-CHILL SHE STARTED. I USED SEA FOAM IN HER GAS TANK LIKE TWICE A MONTH AND I LOVE HER 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 6 WINDOWS ANDI LOVE IT. I'LL NEVER SELL HER. I'M THE 2ND OWNER.

  • @tao5898
    @tao58984 жыл бұрын

    A new video from Bill is my daily dose against coronavirus (along with the whiskey thing). This time I hit like even before he said good morning!

  • @ZedTee190
    @ZedTee1904 жыл бұрын

    Beep beep beep For the love of god. BEEP BEEP BEEP WHEN FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!.Bill the automotive equivalent of Basil Fawlty! Absolutely love these car reviews!

  • @enricopolazzo33
    @enricopolazzo332 жыл бұрын

    I had this same Truck. Very underrated!

  • @jacobkerr9836
    @jacobkerr98364 жыл бұрын

    God i look forward everytime i see a new video! Makes my day! I could listen for hours! Keep em comin Bill! I have to add the alarm had my laughing so hard i was in tears haha

  • @cameronjodoin309
    @cameronjodoin3092 жыл бұрын

    I came for the car review, and stayed for the commentary.

  • @mathematicsfortheclassroom
    @mathematicsfortheclassroom4 жыл бұрын

    We love you Bill the English Professor

  • @brandondiericks
    @brandondiericks3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always bill. I used to drive a sport trac for work. I loved it

  • @egold2071
    @egold20714 жыл бұрын

    2nd! I've been staring at my phone awaiting the next release. Let the quarantine therapy begin!

  • @mikaylasd
    @mikaylasd3 жыл бұрын

    Ive gone off roading in my 2001 ford explorer sport 6.0 4x4. and my car did the laurel lakes trail in mammoth lakes california... shes still running today!

  • @gary1705
    @gary17054 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill another great video mate 👌 please don’t listen to the complainers 🤜 they just don’t get your dry sense of humour unfortunately 🤪 just keep doing what you’re doing and that’ll keep me happy 🙏 you’ll never get a complaint from me 😃 looking forward to seeing a review of that silver Bentley I spied behind the SS minnow at some stage 👌anyhow cheers mate 👍

  • @SuperValcron
    @SuperValcron3 жыл бұрын

    holy shit brother. i came here for truck talk.

  • @aussie8114
    @aussie81144 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos from beginning to end 🤨

  • @TheStikapos
    @TheStikapos4 жыл бұрын

    Just awesome video!! Thanks for doing this! Too funny!!!

  • @lexuslife9751
    @lexuslife97514 жыл бұрын

    OMG Bill your "holy roller" comment and "Bigger fish to fry" comment made me LOL so hard!! Another great video, thank you bill. Cool little truck!! I can't wait to see you review the cadillac and the Bentley!!

  • @NickWeissMusic
    @NickWeissMusic3 жыл бұрын

    "This morning is starting to decline, rapidly." -Quotable Bill

  • @treedeblue
    @treedeblue4 жыл бұрын

    Bill rocks he sounds like a character in the hilarious film The Bird Cage 🤓

  • @dastillers25
    @dastillers25 Жыл бұрын

    I literally just bought an 03 ford explorer sport Trac 4x4 XLT and got a good deal on it too, it's in good condition considering just needs cleaned up a bit and a few things fixed up but I love the truck honestly

  • @stefanmayr9379
    @stefanmayr93794 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, Bill! I wish you also a great bird-free weekend, and enjoy your therapy! 👍😁LOL Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹😎 Take care.

  • @SupergurlKara
    @SupergurlKara2 жыл бұрын

    With Norm MacDonald gone, we need cynical bastard more than ever and Bill you're my guy.

  • @travione
    @travione3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I thought it was pretty funny when you talked about keeping the kids in the back😂

  • @vernonfindlay1314
    @vernonfindlay13143 жыл бұрын

    My work truck,slash hunting camp rig.Have a 2001 here in Nova Scotia, works decent. Great for our granddaughter, ie 4 doors. Happy Florida Friday, blessings amen.

  • @mikewedding2803
    @mikewedding28034 жыл бұрын

    Keep the intros!! Enjoy all your reviews and test drives.

  • @Gnarnia.
    @Gnarnia.3 жыл бұрын

    When the horn went off the 2nd time 😂😂😭

  • @trevercandee9376
    @trevercandee93763 жыл бұрын

    "Next week as this CoronaVirus thing starts to fade" one year later: Covid still in full affect 😂😂

  • @christianobrien4465
    @christianobrien44654 жыл бұрын

    I owned a 2005 xlt premium silver in color. Excellent vehicle.

  • @nknasi
    @nknasi4 жыл бұрын

    16:00 yeah definitely tinted, looks like the spray type. they masked off the reverse light. i'm normally not a fan of the look but on that truck with its dark theme, it kind of works.

  • @mistardoyle3042
    @mistardoyle30424 жыл бұрын

    My dad had a 2003 sport trac xIt and it was pretty nice! I thought the rear radio controls were cool but they never worked because he put a nice touch screen radio in it

  • @karljaques744
    @karljaques7444 жыл бұрын

    Bill, Take all the time you want before starting with the actual car. I really appreciate the prelude!

  • @raulio81
    @raulio814 жыл бұрын

    These kind of cars are rare where I live in Europe, I saw it in live and it looks huge compared to other cars, SUVs and even real off-roaders. But it was newer model.

  • @partyendsat9235
    @partyendsat92353 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting a 2005 Ford Explorer sports Trac today, going to be my second car, my other car is a Toyota 2006 Scion xB

  • @justinmaloney652
    @justinmaloney6524 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bill, why are hiding that silver Rolls Royce behind the boat ?

  • @dustfart466

    @dustfart466

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s a Bentley Arnage , I believe my dude.

  • @AnitaHandjob

    @AnitaHandjob

    4 жыл бұрын

    “IT IS!! - Jerry Seinfeld voice

  • @egold2071

    @egold2071

    4 жыл бұрын

    @3:10 !¿¡ Seriously that Arnage just pokes into frame! Hope to see a video on it soon. Red Label I hope, not a Green.

  • @alanlopez4677
    @alanlopez46773 жыл бұрын

    Love this dude. You remind me of my Boss 🤣 Good shit, honest stuff

  • @jamescraig4479
    @jamescraig44794 жыл бұрын

    Bill from Auto Europa Naples: Used car salesman and Philosopher of Life!

  • @timpeterson2738
    @timpeterson27383 жыл бұрын

    Love my key pad , the most useful vehicle I've ever owned period.

  • @dwightodean5186
    @dwightodean51863 жыл бұрын

    I swear this guy is awesomely hilarious 😂 “Probably not a bad place to store your kids got me”🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @christianobrien4465
    @christianobrien44654 жыл бұрын

    I personally think that boat is quite beautiful.

  • @abidex16
    @abidex164 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bill, I love all your videos! Are you going to do a video of the Rolls Royce I saw in the background?! Please do one, and if you have please let me know where the link is!

  • @egold2071

    @egold2071

    4 жыл бұрын

    C'mon Biola, step it up. That ain't a mere Rolls. That's the Bentley Arnage. How you gonna ask him to post a link too? Subscribe, and you'll get notices with new stuff. And peep the old stuff! Where else can one find 96 different videos on CLKs?

  • @steve.n3685
    @steve.n36853 жыл бұрын

    Your commentary just got you a subscriber!! A play pin for the kids😂😅😂😅

  • @dfghfdgfdsgdfgfd
    @dfghfdgfdsgdfgfd3 жыл бұрын

    I had the same truck. But I got leather seats and a touchscreen radio. And you got different headlights. I want to put an S10 in it

  • @billsbirds2052
    @billsbirds20524 жыл бұрын

    🐦 No ReST For thE WICKed BILl 🐦

  • @isaac.rod.
    @isaac.rod.2 жыл бұрын

    this man doesn’t like kids at all😂

  • @805NAVE
    @805NAVE4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely wanna see that CTSV COUPE!

  • @HoschtonBoy
    @HoschtonBoy4 жыл бұрын

    The main thing I have learned from this video, good or bad... Bill loves kids.

  • @labornurse

    @labornurse

    4 жыл бұрын

    He loves them so much, he always makes sure we know if the car has an infant-retention net. Never buy one without it.

  • @stama9
    @stama94 жыл бұрын

    Don't listen to the critics. The videos are great!

  • @thethomasj1795
    @thethomasj17954 жыл бұрын

    Don't sell yourself short William. You are a purveyor of Pre-owned cars and automobile historian.

  • @khakiswag
    @khakiswag4 жыл бұрын

    Don’t laugh at the Ford keypad. You can lock the doors with the keys in it and still get in. Perfect for when you go fishing or just running in the Post Office. I use it all the time, once you’ve had one you’ll understand.

  • @242HP

    @242HP

    4 жыл бұрын

    I did that same thing when I had my '05 Lincoln Town Car.

  • @QueenvalarieakaMissWyma
    @QueenvalarieakaMissWyma10 ай бұрын

    My Betsy is rolling around 250,000 miles and she's still beautiful. Of course I did have to get a transmission with 130,000 but she's with it. If the body stays by I'll replace her motor and keep original

  • @BeingMe23
    @BeingMe233 жыл бұрын

    The compact truck is coming back. A new 2022 Ford Maverick.

  • @ThatNinjaKidGaming
    @ThatNinjaKidGaming2 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa has one that I will soon be inheriting and I think its around a 2001 or 2002 and he barely drives it and maintains the hell out of it. I think is only has around 85k miles on it and its probably one of the smoother cars I've been in.

  • @tatuloa

    @tatuloa

    Жыл бұрын

    I would maintain the engine oil diligently .. apparently it effects the timing chain health ... I am looking at a 2 grand timing job ...

  • @Duncanmable
    @Duncanmable4 жыл бұрын

    Even if you owned the Queen Mary II you are allowed to brag! And the "slow" intros are very informative. Keep going

  • @PiranhaJaw22
    @PiranhaJaw224 жыл бұрын

    Good morning!

  • @WindmillChef
    @WindmillChef4 жыл бұрын

    Bill, I like your videos, including the bird watch updates and everything else that takes 6 minutes to talk about for the car review(s) starts. Don't mind this Ford truck, it's fine, but I don't think in any way, shape or form that it will ever be a collectable. Just my opinion. Keep the videos coming, they're entertaining.

  • @choosetobefree
    @choosetobefree4 жыл бұрын

    Bill would fill an excellent radio segment in the mornings! crows, firearms, nooks and nitwits be damned =D Luv it, stay proper! #whiskeytherapy will calm all alarms like on this finicky Sport Trac

  • @billace90

    @billace90

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, indeed. Bill is educated, has tremendous communication skills, honest, and hilarious!!

  • @warrenwtf4381
    @warrenwtf43813 жыл бұрын

    Well I might get one for my first car and I want to know if it’ll be a good little for car

  • @cameronlovesevolve
    @cameronlovesevolve4 жыл бұрын

    A posh friend of mine shared one of these with his brother when we were all in high school! so friggin suburban. I thought it was cool... my father enjoyed poking fun at it..

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect budget truck.

  • @242HP
    @242HP4 жыл бұрын

    I think I'm going to start taking a shot of whiskey every time Bill says "Oh for the love of God" in his videos. :)

  • @dapperdon9955
    @dapperdon99554 жыл бұрын

    I learned a thing or two from u bill my man I’m from Brooklyn I’ll get u a expresso

  • @WilliamBush1967
    @WilliamBush19673 жыл бұрын

    I love my little keypad keyless entry man I can lock up my car with the AC on run inside the store grab a six-pack of whatever and right back out unlock my car and off I go

  • @zerkfiter

    @zerkfiter

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here Will. Also your out in driveway and keys are in house always something in there I want like paper towels or what not. Cool just punch away.

  • @Sn1peralex
    @Sn1peralex2 жыл бұрын

    Your description of the weather, drivers and decaying vehicles led me to believe youre, indeed, in Florida

  • @qx4n9e1xp
    @qx4n9e1xp4 жыл бұрын

    This or Tacoma? City commuter, very rare occasional towing a racecar across the state. Main goal is to be a 4-door gas saver, eaay to manuever in city traffic & parking spots, but also light utility for trips from Home Depot or Church sales.

  • @norgepalm7315

    @norgepalm7315

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hondo civiche

  • @kendus01
    @kendus013 жыл бұрын

    "I've got the keys, I've got the title!' "😂🤣😂🤣- Alarm Issues

  • @an2niotransitproductions813
    @an2niotransitproductions8133 жыл бұрын

    Did you once review a Ford Freestar? This seems very familiar.

  • @tajetaje9238
    @tajetaje92384 жыл бұрын

    I took the Ford ranger on a grand tour from Ireland all the way to little villages in Morocco all was fine until we got a flat we didn't have the manual in the truck and we Didn't have a clue what a day stock in the sand in middle of nowhere it took a while to find the lock nut for the wheel and then the spare was under the truck getting that out was a job than found the Jack what normally takes 10 minits it took well over an hour in the dusty heat .....so remember to learn how to change your tyres

  • @tajetaje9238

    @tajetaje9238

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eventually on that tour as we had a couple of beers we decided to abandon it for the night next day it wasn't there where the hell did the truck go ?? By late evening we found the culprit police station and that was another day paying fines with some paperwork all was fine again

  • @Tyleribach
    @Tyleribach2 жыл бұрын

    we’re u get the rack on the roof?

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci1974 жыл бұрын

    I had never considered Mrs Howell as a sex object until you mentioned it last episode.

  • @luxurreview

    @luxurreview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rudolph Guarnacci Me too

  • @billace90

    @billace90

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeap, that whiskey therapy does wonders when you start considering a female senior citizen sexy....

  • @242HP

    @242HP

    4 жыл бұрын

    I still wanna hit Ginger or Mary Ann, and I'm almost 60. ;)

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