2006 FORD Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L V6 5AT RWD (209 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The American carmaker noticed that the customers with an active lifestyle want a pickup that won’t handle like a truck, and they won’t use it like one either, so it gave them the Explorer Sport Trac.

Ford already had the F150 double cab on the offer for ages when the Explorer Sport Trac was introduced in 2000. But unlike the well-known workhorse, the new vehicle had another purpose. It was built for comfort and a bed in the back to carry camping gear and, maybe, one or two bikes, but not a one-ton heavy load as its hard-working F-Series. The second generation was introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model, with an important upgrade on the platform and look.

The Explorer Sport Trac kept the same front fascia as the regular Explorer, with rectangular headlights that cut into the front bumper from the outside. Depending on the trim level, the grille was in body color or chromed.

Inside, Ford focused on comfort features. Due to its longer wheelbase than the regular Explorer, it offered better legroom for all passengers. Like its predecessor, the 2007 model featured a power-retractable rear window. The designers installed the gear selector for the automatic transmission on the center console, not behind the steering wheel. Thus, they created a car-like feeling.

Under the hood, Ford installed the same 4.0-liter V6 from its predecessor, but it introduced a new 4.6-liter V8 unit as an option. The engineers added more comfort for the passengers by introducing an independent rear suspension, while the F150 retained its live-axle.