2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Road Test Ratings

MSRP:
From $ 25.985

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Fuel Economy

15 - 17 mpg

EDITORS' RATINGS OVERALL SCORE:

Overall

RATING

Adequate is the best word to describe the Ford Sport Trac. It functions as a car and a truck, but excels in neither class.

DETAILED EDITORS' RATINGS

Dynamics

RATING

V8 engine, V6 performance. Six-speed tranny helps, but Sport Trac still isn't as quick its primary compeitors, which use V6 engines.

Comfort

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Above average ride and handling thanks to independent rear suspension. Class-leading rear-seat legroom.

Function

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Sport Trac is functionally adequate, but lacks flair in any area of usability except its bed design

Design/Build Quality

RATING

Sport Trac lacks the finished feel of many of its competitors and has awkward proportions.


DETAILED PROFILE:

Family Friendly The Sport Trac is best suited to those who need the functionality of a small truck but must regularly carry more than two people.

Cargo Hauler Limited bed space diminishes the Sport Trac's truck function, but its bed will suffice for small loads.

Off-Road Ready Advancetrac four-wheel drive makes the Sport Trac reasonably capable off road.

Towing Capable Sport Trac is capable of light towing.


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