Body style: Truck
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
The American carmaker noticed that the customers with an active lifestyle want a pickup that won't handle like a truck, and they won't use it like one either, so it gave them the Explorer Sport Trac.
Ford already had the F150 double cab on the offer for ages when the Explorer Sport Trac was introduced in 2000. But unlike the well-known workhorse, the new vehicle had another purpose. It was built for comfort and a bed in the back to carry camping gear and, maybe, one or two bikes, but not a one-ton heavy load as its hard-working F-Series. The second generation was introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model, with an important upgrade on the platform and look.
The Explorer Sport Trac kept the same front fascia as the regular Explorer, with rectangular headlights that cut into the front bumper from the outside. Depending on the trim level, the grille was in body color or chromed.
Inside, Ford focused on comfort features. Due to its longer wheelbase than the regular Explorer, it offered better legroom for all passengers. Like its predecessor, the 2007 model featured a power-retractable rear window. The designers installed the gear selector for the automatic transmission on the center console, not behind the steering wheel. Thus, they created a car-like feeling.
Under the hood, Ford installed the same 4.0-liter V6 from its predecessor, but it introduced a new 4.6-liter V8 unit as an option. The engineers added more comfort for the passengers by introducing an independent rear suspension, while the F150 retained its live-axle.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5AT RWD (209 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4009 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5100 RPM 209 HP @ 5100 RPM 207 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 254 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 344 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 210.2 in (5339 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.8 in (1,547/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 130.5 in (3315 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4518 lbs (2049 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 6AT RWD (292 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4606 cm3 |
Power: | 215 KW @ 5750 RPM 292 HP @ 5750 RPM 288 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 300 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 407 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 210.2 in (5339 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.8 in (1,547/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 130.5 in (3315 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4619.5 lbs (2095 kg) |