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Body style: Truck
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

FORD Explorer Sport Trac 2006-2010 10 Photos
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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.

FORD Explorer Sport Trac 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  2 gasoline engines
  • 4.0L V6 5AT RWD (209 HP)
  • 4.6L V8 6AT RWD (292 HP)

FORD Explorer Sport Trac
4.0L V6 5AT RWD (209 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5AT RWD (209 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70R16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:4518 lbs (2049 kg)

FORD Explorer Sport Trac
4.6L V8 6AT RWD (292 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 6AT RWD (292 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70R16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:4619.5 lbs (2095 kg)
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