Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 119.0 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 206.5 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.8 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 77.2 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.2 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 60.2 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 63.7 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 59.9 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 18.6 ft3 | -18.6 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 55.0 ft3 | -55 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 108.3 ft3 | -108.3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |