Ford is moving quickly to update its entire lineup with fresh designs, and it appears the Explorer Sport Trac is no exception. Judging by a prototype spy photographers spotted running the streets of Detroit, Ford may stop short of delivering a “bold” new look, but a modest facelift appears to be in store.
The headlights appear unchanged, but a new grille is definitely in the works. Close-up shots reveal a mesh grille replacing the horizontal chrome bar grille on today’s model. It’s tough to tell through the camouflage, but it appears that Ford may be toning down the VW-esque chrome grille treatment in favor of something more sporting. The front bumper also appears to be lower, adding a bit more aggression.
The rear bumper is also camo-covered, so a styling change is surely in store. The exhaust has also been rerouted, with the twin chrome exhaust tips exiting now exiting straight back, instead of angling out on the left side. The changes aren’t drastic, as one would expect on a typical mid-cycle facelift–especially from a financially-strapped automaker such as Ford.
