Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2008 FordExplorer Sport Trac 2WD

Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD · Rear-Wheel Drive · 4.0 L 6-cyl

16MPGcombined

14city

20highway

A year of fuel$4,200

CO₂ from the tailpipe555.4 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 3,957 ford cars

Combined MPG 16 MPGbest 42 · avg 19

Annual fuel cost $4,200best $700 · avg $3,727

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD is a rear-wheel-drive gasoline pickup with a 4.0 L six-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. It is listed in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD EPA class. Its fuel economy is 14 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway, for 16 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe emissions are 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a concise picture of its fuel use and emissions; the city and highway ratings also show the difference between the two driving conditions. The Explorer Sport Trac 2WD is based on the Explorer. Buyers comparing gasoline pickups can weigh its combined rating and annual fuel cost alongside its drivetrain, engine and transmission details.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its fuel ratings and annual fuel cost are useful to consider when comparing running costs.

What is good

20 MPG highway
Rear-wheel drive
Five-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

14 MPG city
16 MPG combined
$4,200 annual fuel cost

Verdict

The Explorer Sport Trac 2WD pairs a 4.0 L six-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 16 MPG combined rating and $4,200 annual fuel cost are central considerations for buyers focused on fuel use.