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Summary
If we listed all the flaws mentioned above, this review would sound terribly condemning. But if you listed all the practical innovations and solid strengths-the engine, frame, chassis and body, for example-it would look very impressive. The Explorer isn't the most popular SUV for nothing. There are currently four compact four-door SUV/pickups on the market: Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma and Chevy S-10. Sport Trac might actually have the biggest effort behind it. A prospective buyer should look at all four.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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4x2 ($21,665); 4x4 ($24,435) |
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Engines:
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4.0 liter SOHC V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, ABS standard |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Louisville, Kentucky |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Sport Trac 4x4 ($24,435) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power door locks, dome, map and cargo lights, black molded composite material floor covering with color-keyed Berber floor mats, dual covered visor vanity mirrors, color keyed lower body moldings, two power outlets, AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo with four speakers, front captains chairs, 60/40 fold/flat rear bench, skid plate (4WD), front and rear stabilizer bars, power steering, tachometer, electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case (4WD), steel wheels, power windows with driver-side express down, power rear window, speed-sensitive intermittent wipers, trailer wiring harness |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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automatic transmission ($1,095); Cloth Comfort Group ($935) includes cloth front bucket seats with six-way power driver seat, high-series floor console with rear climate and audio controls, overhead console with outside temperature display and compass; Convenience Group ($750) includes autolock, remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel; cargo cage ($195) |
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Destination Charge:
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600 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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28010 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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205 @ 5250 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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240 @ 3750 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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125.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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205.9/71.8/70.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.5/58.5 |
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Turning circle:
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43.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/52.7/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.9/52.7/37.8 |
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Cargo volume:
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29.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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5260 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent with gas shocks, torsion bar springs and stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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gas shocks, variable-rate leaf springs, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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6.7 |
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Curb weight:
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4400 |
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Tires:
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P235/75R15 all terrain |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.5 |
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