Ford Explorer Sport Trac MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Explorer Sport Trac model year from 1984 to 2010 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Explorer Sport Trac has been offered with 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1988 (up to 28 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2010 15–17 MPG 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2009 15–17 MPG 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2008 15–16 MPG 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2007 15–16 MPG 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2005 15 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2004 16 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2003 15–17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2002 15–17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2001 15–17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
1988 24–28 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl — —
1987 25–28 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl — —
1986 22–26 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl — —
1985 24–26 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl — —
1984 23–25 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl — —

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2010 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 19 15 MPG

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2009 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 19 15 MPG

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2008 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 20 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 19 15 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 19 15 MPG

2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2007 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 20 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 19 15 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2005 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 19 15 MPG

2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2004 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2003 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 19 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2002 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 2001 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG

1988 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 1988 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 33 28 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG

1987 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 1987 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 34 28 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 31 25 MPG

1986 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 1986 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
EXP 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1985 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 1985 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 32 26 MPG
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 31 24 MPG
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 22 28 24 MPG

1984 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engines & MPG

The 1984 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 31 25 MPG
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 30 24 MPG
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
EXP 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ford Explorer Sport Trac get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Explorer Sport Trac range from 15 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1988 model year.

What engines does the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?

The 2010 Explorer Sport Trac was EPA-rated with 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2010 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

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