Auto Car | 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac ranks 4 out of 4 Sport Utility Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 62 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a competent jack-of-all-trades for buyers who need more passenger room than a compact truck can provide.
Like most SUTs, the Explorer Sport Trac tries to cover the ground between SUVs and trucks. For those who'd like a truck, but haul more people than gear, the Sport Trac remains a good choice for its respectable performance and versatility. Edmunds says, "Even though pickup trucks are America's utility vehicle of choice, they don't always meet the needs of every buyer. Full-size crew-cab models have plenty of room and bed space, but they're also unwieldly to drive. Compact or midsize pickups have a smaller footprint but don't typically have a particularly large backseat. For people stuck between these two choices, there's the midsize 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac."
Based on the Ford Explorer SUV, the Sport Trac replaces the SUV's covered cargo area with a short truck bed. However, the truck bed has a lockable, watertight bed cover, as well as an in-bed storage compartment. Inside, the Explorer Sport-Trac's cabin is nearly identical to the cabin in the regular Ford Explorer. While that means the accommodations are relatively comfortable, reviewers complain that the interior design and materials are dated. Also, the Explorer Sport-Trac has an independent suspension, which makes it more comfortable to drive than most trucks, but its V6 engine is criticized for being underpowered. Most reviewers recommend that buyers pony up for the V8. Car and Driver puts it succinctly: "Deliberate responses and modest V-6 power limit fun-to-drive factor to near zero. Optional V-8 recommended."
The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is largely unchanged for what will be its final model year. This crew-cab pickup truck is based on Ford's Explorer SUV but has a 4-by-5-foot open cargo bed. Sport Trac seats 5. XLT and Limited trims are available, both with rear-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes a low-range gear for off-roading. A Limited model with all-wheel drive is also offered. A 210-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission are standard on all Explorer Sport Tracs. A 292-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional on the Limited. Maximum towing capacity is 5,250 pounds with the V6 and 7,160 pounds with the V8.
Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. The cargo box has three in-floor covered bins with drain plugs. Ford's Sync, which allows voice control for cell phones and MP3 players, is available. The optional navigation system includes real-time traffic, weather, gas prices, sports, and movie information. Rear-obstacle detection is available on the XLT and Limited. Limited-exclusive options include dual-zone automatic climate control and power-adjustable pedals.
The Sport Trac can't compete with the interior refinement of the Cadillac Escalade EXT -- but the Escalade can't compete with the Sport Trac's price tag. When shopping the Explorer Sport Trac against the two SUTs that match its price point -- the Chevrolet Avalanche and the Honda Ridgeline -- buyers should note that that most reviewers see the three as about equal in areas like performance and interior accommodation. When making a choice in this class, your personal preference is likely the best guide.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac has two available trims: the base XLT and the Limited. Both are available as a 4X2 or as a 4X4 and with your choice of a 4.0 L V6 or a 4.6L V8. The Sport Trac was last redesigned in 2007. For 2010, Ford's SYNC infotainment system is available, but otherwise the Sport Trac is largely unchanged. Because of the minimal changes, this review uses some data from earlier model years.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a competent jack-of-all-trades for buyers who need more passenger room than a compact truck can provide.
Like most SUTs, the Explorer Sport Trac tries to cover the ground between SUVs and trucks. For those who'd like a truck, but haul more people than gear, the Sport Trac remains a good choice for its respectable performance and versatility. Edmunds says, "Even though pickup trucks are America's utility vehicle of choice, they don't always meet the needs of every buyer. Full-size crew-cab models have plenty of room and bed space, but they're also unwieldly to drive. Compact or midsize pickups have a smaller footprint but don't typically have a particularly large backseat. For people stuck between these two choices, there's the midsize 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac."
Based on the Ford Explorer SUV, the Sport Trac replaces the SUV's covered cargo area with a short truck bed. However, the truck bed has a lockable, watertight bed cover, as well as an in-bed storage compartment. Inside, the Explorer Sport-Trac's cabin is nearly identical to the cabin in the regular Ford Explorer. While that means the accommodations are relatively comfortable, reviewers complain that the interior design and materials are dated. Also, the Explorer Sport-Trac has an independent suspension, which makes it more comfortable to drive than most trucks, but its V6 engine is criticized for being underpowered. Most reviewers recommend that buyers pony up for the V8. Car and Driver puts it succinctly: "Deliberate responses and modest V-6 power limit fun-to-drive factor to near zero. Optional V-8 recommended."
The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is largely unchanged for what will be its final model year. This crew-cab pickup truck is based on Ford's Explorer SUV but has a 4-by-5-foot open cargo bed. Sport Trac seats 5. XLT and Limited trims are available, both with rear-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes a low-range gear for off-roading. A Limited model with all-wheel drive is also offered. A 210-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission are standard on all Explorer Sport Tracs. A 292-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional on the Limited. Maximum towing capacity is 5,250 pounds with the V6 and 7,160 pounds with the V8.
Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. The cargo box has three in-floor covered bins with drain plugs. Ford's Sync, which allows voice control for cell phones and MP3 players, is available. The optional navigation system includes real-time traffic, weather, gas prices, sports, and movie information. Rear-obstacle detection is available on the XLT and Limited. Limited-exclusive options include dual-zone automatic climate control and power-adjustable pedals.
The Sport Trac can't compete with the interior refinement of the Cadillac Escalade EXT -- but the Escalade can't compete with the Sport Trac's price tag. When shopping the Explorer Sport Trac against the two SUTs that match its price point -- the Chevrolet Avalanche and the Honda Ridgeline -- buyers should note that that most reviewers see the three as about equal in areas like performance and interior accommodation. When making a choice in this class, your personal preference is likely the best guide.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac has two available trims: the base XLT and the Limited. Both are available as a 4X2 or as a 4X4 and with your choice of a 4.0 L V6 or a 4.6L V8. The Sport Trac was last redesigned in 2007. For 2010, Ford's SYNC infotainment system is available, but otherwise the Sport Trac is largely unchanged. Because of the minimal changes, this review uses some data from earlier model years.
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