2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac was a unique blend of SUV and pickup truck, designed to offer the comfort of a five-passenger SUV with the utility of a cargo bed. Introduced in 2001 and based on the Ford Explorer platform, the Sport Trac featured a four-door cabin and a 4-foot composite cargo box, making it ideal for active lifestyles and light-duty hauling. 

By 2004, the Sport Trac had matured with subtle styling updates and improved features. It was powered by a 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine producing 210 horsepower, paired with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive was standard, while four-wheel drive was available for enhanced off-road capability.  

Inside, the Sport Trac offered a versatile interior with fold-flat rear seats and optional amenities like leather upholstery and a six-disc CD changer. Safety features included standard front airbags and available side airbags. XLS was the base trim level. 

The 2004 model year marked the final iteration before a major redesign in 2007. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Silver Birch Metallic (JP) over Medium Dark Flint Cloth interior 

• Powered by a 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine producing 210 hp 

• Five-speed automatic transmission 

• Rear-drive XLS model

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Sunroof 

• Single exhaust with DC Sports exhaust tip 

• 50-inch bed length (composite cargo box) 

• Seating for five passengers 

• Split-folding rear seatbacks 

• Rear sliding window 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, and mirrors 

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• 120-mph speedometer and 6,000-rpm tachometer 

• AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers 

• Four-wheel ABS 

• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes 

• Electronic brakeforce distribution 

• Alloy wheels with Firestone Destination P255/70R16 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips and paint loss on edges of hood 

• Scrape on passenger front fender 

• Headlight covers are yellowed 

• Scuffs/paint loss on rear bumper 

Included 

• Black rubber floor mats 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Georgia and Alabama. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Title in Transit:  

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.