2009
Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Starts at:

$29,985

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Available trims

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RWD 4dr V6 XLT

Starts at

$27,460

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,437 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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RWD 4dr V8 XLT

Starts at

$28,770

15 City / 21 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,427 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD 4dr V6 XLT

Starts at

$29,985

13 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,407 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD 4dr V8 XLT

Starts at

$31,295

14 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,440 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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RWD 4dr V6 Limited

Starts at

$31,310

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,437 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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RWD 4dr V8 Limited

Starts at

$32,620

15 City / 21 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,427 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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AWD 4dr V6 Adrenalin

Starts at

$33,835

13 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,407 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD 4dr V6 Limited

Starts at

$33,835

13 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,407 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD 4dr V8 Limited

Starts at

$35,145

14 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,440 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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AWD 4dr V8 Adrenalin

Starts at

$35,145

14 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,440 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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Notable features

Trailer-sway control added

Voice-activated navigation system available

Available Sirius Travel Link

The good & the bad

The good

Versatile cargo bed

More maneuverable than most crew cab compact pickups

Loaded with safety features

Comfortable ride from four-wheel-independent suspension

High crash-test ratings

The bad

Not much ground clearance for offroad use

Heavy

No bare-bones model to lower price

Ford didn't let SVT tune the Adrenalin package

High liftover height in cargo bed

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$12,988

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Safety review

Based on the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Frontal driver: 5/5
Frontal passenger: 5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating: 3/5
Side driver: 5/5
Side rear passenger: 5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles

Basic

90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty

Dealer certification

139-point inspection

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Most recent

By Cherylgrm from Independence

Owns this car

May 19, 2020

Loving the beautiful color and ride

Great little truck. Owned one before got a year newer very comfortable ride. Fun to drive. Love being able to haul stuff in bed. My grandkids love it too

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By NathanNZ fan from West Columbia, SC

Owns this car

April 27, 2019

A very nice looking truck

This is the sporty truck I was looking for. I had bought three truck in past years but this one is the best one nd a best deal too. The truck looks like is a new one. Yesterday I was out shopping and a guy came out to me and want to buy i. To let him know if I ever sell it.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is available in 3 trim levels:

Adrenalin (2 styles)
Limited (4 styles)
XLT (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?

The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners.

Is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5

Based on 9 reviews

Comfort: 4.9
Interior: 4.8
Performance: 4.7
Value: 5.0
Exterior: 4.8
Reliability: 4.8

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2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac