2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited V8 (4WD)
The 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited V8 (4WD) is a 292-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $33,670 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 292 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 315 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,250 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Explorer Sport Trac measures 210.2 inches long on a 130.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,840 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,670 ($51,015 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L 3V SOHC Modular V8 (VVT) |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 292 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24 valves (3 valves/cyl), variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.55 in x 3.54 in (90.2 x 90.0 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (electronic hi-lo, on-demand) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (6R60) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 32 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 25 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 7.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 7.5" |
| Tires Front | P235/65R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/65R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 210.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 71.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in |
| Front Track | 60.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,840 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars