Review and specifications
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The 2007 redesign brought standard ESC and independent rear suspension, but only modest improvements to ride and handling. With the refinements, we found handling to be competent, but ride stiff and choppy. Also, braking performance had room for improvement, with a poor showing in our fade tests. Part of the problem is this version of the Sport Trac is based upon an earlier version of the Explorer, which lacked many of the refinements of the day. As result, we also found modest interior space, along with unimpressive fit and finish. However, outward visibility to the front is quite good and the seats are supportive -- if somewhat lumpy. The bed is good for a six-foot load with the tailgate open and the bed extender in place. It also contains hidden storage.
- Market value
- $6,075
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 6-speed
- Category
- Midsized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,075
- Retail value range
- $5,875 - $6,650
- Original MSRP range
- $25,400 - $31,320
- Trade-in range
- $2,580 - $3,295
Ratings
- Road test score
- 54/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 20 MPG
- EPA combined
- 17 MPG
- Tested city
- 9 MPG
- Tested highway
- 21 MPG
- Tested overall
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,840
- Cruising range
- 310 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 146 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 48 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 210 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 73 in
- Wheelbase
- 131 in
- Weight
- 4,985 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,205 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,240 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
Brand context
About Ford
<p>Ford shifted away from cars this decade, focusing on SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Mustang as the lone exception. Fords are seldom leaders in their segments based on CR’s tests and surveys, but the small Maverick and full-sized F-150 trucks are notable standouts. Some other models score well enough to earn our recommendation, such as the Escape Hybrid and Bronco Sport. The Mustang Mach-E EV is Ford's highest-scoring current model. Overall, Ford's new car reliability is above average, but it varies, so used-car buyers should be mindful to check our ratings. </p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 7765 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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