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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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$28,210
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Starting MSRP
$38,680
$28,210
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Not available
Bed Length
Not available
50 in
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Gas V6
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
300 hp
210 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 5500
210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3500
254 @ 3700
Displacement
2.3 L/140
4.0L/245
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
7.8 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Tire Size
P255/65HR18
P235/70R16
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
16 x 7 in
Rear Tire Size
P255/65HR18
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
N/A
P235/70R16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Axle Type - Front
Not available
Twin-forged SLA
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Not available
Semi-floating
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Not available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Not available

Steering

Steering comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
38 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Not available

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ground Clearance, Front
Not available
9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
Not available
50 in
Cargo Volume
Not available
38 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
59 in
Passenger Capacity
6
5
Tailgate Width
Not available
N/A
Second Head Room
41 in
39 in
Front Head Room
41 in
40 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
Not available
210 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not available
44 ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
Not available
44 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not available
31 in
Length, Overall
199 in
N/A
Wheelbase
119 in
131 in
Height, Overall
70 in
73 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not available
9 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
48 in
45 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not available
50 in
Overhang, Front
Not available
35 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not available
61 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33 in
21 in
Front Hip Room
59 in
55 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
Not available
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
74 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Second Hip Room
59 in
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
59 in
Third Head Room
39 in
Not available
Third Leg Room
32 in
Not available
Third Shoulder Room
55 in
Not available
Third Hip Room
41 in
Not available
Passenger Volume
153 ft³
Not available
Track Width, Front
67 in
Not available
Track Width, Rear
67 in
Not available
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
84 in
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
50 in
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
21 in
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
65 in
Not available
Liftover Height
33 in
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
46 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
16 ft³
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not available
Not Available lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not available
6,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,344 lbs
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
2,507 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
350 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not available
Not Available lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not available
0 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
6,020 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
2,076 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not available
0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Not Available gal
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not available
10,000 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not available
4,583 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
525 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
4,583 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
23 gal
As Spec'd Payload
Not available
1,437 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
1,437 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
130

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
11.97 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
11.81 x 0.39 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is more reliable than the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2027 Explorer versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2010 Explorer Sport Trac.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with 24 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Explorer with a $28,210 starting MSRP versus a $38,680 starting MSRP.

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