Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2008–2010, the Explorer Sport Trac trails their 19.7 mpg average by 3.2 mpg, about $378 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2001, the 4.6L 8-cyl (2007–2010), does 16.5 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4L 6-cyl (2001–2010), 16.1: $58 a year apart.
Every Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 14 / 20.5 | 2007–2010 | $2,327 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 14.1 / 19.7 | 2001–2010 | $2,385 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Ram gets 16 mpg, the Dodge Dakota 16.3 mpg and the Mitsubishi Raider 16.7 mpg, next to 16.5 mpg for the 2010 Explorer Sport Trac.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.194 |
| Fuel per year | $2,327 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,635 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2008–2010 | +$378 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,842 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac gives up 6 mpg in town: 20.5 on the highway against 14.5 in the city, $775 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 14.5 mpg | $2,648 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20.5 mpg | $1,873 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Explorer Sport Trac changed over the years
The Explorer Sport Trac peaked in 2003 at 17 mpg (15 city, 20 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 15 — 2 mpg apart, or $301 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2010 car does 16.5.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.5 / 20.5 | 2 | $2,327 | |
| 2009 | 14.5 / 20.5 | 2 | $2,327 | |
| 2008 | 13.5 / 20 | 2 | $2,400 | |
| 2007 | 13 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2004 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 2 engines across 2001–2010. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,842. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac get?
16.5 mpg combined, 14.5 city and 20.5 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the Explorer Sport Trac has averaged 16.2 mpg.
Is the 2010 Explorer Sport Trac more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 16.5 against 16.5 mpg combined.
Which Explorer Sport Trac year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 20 highway).
Does the Explorer Sport Trac get better gas mileage than the Dodge Ram?
About the same: 16.5 mpg for the 2010 Explorer Sport Trac against 16 for the 2011 Dodge Ram.
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