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Summary
Ford Explorer Sport Trac is still an innovative design packed with small refinements that make life more convenient, both in town and in the backcountry. Its willing engine, solid frame, and well-engineered body make Explorer Sport Trac an impressive sport-utility truck.In ride and handling, however, the Sport Trac has been surpassed by the newest SUVs.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS 2WD ($23,195); XLS 4WD ($25,965); XLT 2WD ($24,710); XLT 4WD ($27,540) |
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Engines:
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4.0 liter SOHC 12-valve 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, front seat-belt pre-tensioners, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Safety Canopy side-curtain air bags |
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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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Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4WD ($27,540) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; automatic transmission; power door locks with autolock and remote keyless entry; cruise control; tilt steering column; leather-wrapped steering wheel; dome, map and cargo lights; black molded composite material floor covering with color-keyed woven floor mats; color-keyed lower body moldings; two power outlets; AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo with four speakers; 60/40 fold-flat rear bench seat; front and rear stabilizer bars; power steering; tachometer; electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case; aluminum 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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Comfort Group ($1230) includes six-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, high-series floor console with rear climate and audio controls, overhead console with outside temperature display and compass; cargo cage ($195) |
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Destination Charge:
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645 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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29610 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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210 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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240 @ 3000 |
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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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15/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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125.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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205.9/71.8/70.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.5/58.3 |
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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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39.4/53.0/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.7/52.7/37.8 |
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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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5080 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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Live axle, variable-rate leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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6.7 |
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Curb weight:
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4349 |
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Tires:
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P235/70R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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22.5 |
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