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Ford Sport Trac II 4.0 L V6 (210 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford Sport Trac:
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a mid-size pickup truck that was manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for the North American market. The first mid-sized pickup truck produced by Ford, the Sport Trac was marketed from the 2001 to the 2010 model years. Sized between the Ranger and the F-150, the Sport Trac largely competed against crew-cab variants of the midsize Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, Dodge Dakota, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Ford Sport Trac (II). With 339 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 L V6 (210 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.0L V6 provides adequate power for daily driving, light towing, and hauling, though it's not particularly quick or refined. It's a workhorse engine suitable for its utility-focused role.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a notable drawback, with the 4.0L V6 and automatic transmission delivering below-average MPG for its class, especially in city driving. Expect frequent fuel stops.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Versatile bed with composite liner and storage
- • Comfortable, SUV-like ride for a truck
- • Decent towing capacity for its class
- • Available 4x4 for enhanced capability
- • Robust and generally reliable 4.0L V6 engine
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across the board
- • Interior design feels dated by end of production
- • Handling can be truck-like and less refined
- • Limited engine options (only the 4.0L V6)
- • Some known issues with the 4.0L V6 (e.g., timing chain guides)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2001 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Sport Trac |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 L V6 (210 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 210 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 339 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100.3 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5339 mm mm |
| Width: | 1872 mm mm |
| Height: | 1819 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3315 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
If you could change one thing about the Ford Sport Trac, what would it be?