Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Pickups
Engine Type: 4.6-liter, sohc, 24-valve V8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): front seat airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor; rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH); antilock brakes; AdvanceTrac stability control system with rollover mitigation; tire-pressure monitor
Fuel Economy: 14/20

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Summary

The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is pleasant to drive, with a smooth ride and plenty of power with the optional V8. It is roomy for passengers on the inside and has a decent amount of room in the bed for hauling cargo. Cargo room is enhanced by the available locking hard tonneau cover and the optional bed extender. Prices can approach $40,000 with all the bells and whistles, but a wisely optioned Sport Trac is a good choice for those who regularly carry passengers and need to haul cargo from time to time.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Laguna Beach, California. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell contributed from Chicago.