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Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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Ford · model year 2008

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD

Pickup · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD

EPA figures · 2008fueleconomy.gov
16MPG combined
14/20MPG city / highway
$4,200fuel a year
555 g CO₂ per mile 4.0 L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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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.

Good to know

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

Watch for

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

Who it suits. 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.

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.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
16 MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
Highway MPG
20 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,200
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g per mile
The car
Model year
2008
Body
Pickup
EPA size class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
4.0 L 6-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

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