Used 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Consumer Reviews
Used Explorer Sport Trac for sale
Best of two worlds in a vehicle
Richard, 01/26/2017
updated 02/11/2019
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have only owned the used Sport Trac for about a month but I have found that the vehicle is a well rounded and comfortable vehicle. I don't put many miles on a truck but I wanted a midsized pickup that was reliable and comfortable. I could not justify buying a new truck because I only drive one occasionally and decided on a used Sport Trac or Ridgeline. After reading dozens of reviews by both professional type reviewers as well as owners it appeared that the so-called experts favored the Ridgeline. However, reviews by owners gave the Sport Trac great reviews. Based on my brief ownership of the Ford, I have found the reviews of owners to be more accurate. Some of the Experts say that the Sport Trac is a gas guzzler. Perhaps some are but the one I bought with 79000 miles on it get an average MPG of 19 with 65% of the miles being highway miles. That is not exceptional but it certainly not a gas guzzler. I found the ride to be quiet and smooth. There is very little wind noise but the tires are all-weather and there is a hum that I could do without. Most of the experts complained of a lack of power in the V6. That is absolute nonsense. The V6 delivers plenty of power unless you are drag racing a Corvette. Complaints about cargo space are certainly valid but then its purpose is primarily for carrying people in comfort and safety. The Sports Trac has lots of little niceties the make it an absolute pleasure to drive. The handling is superb. Breaking is excellent. The ride is quiet and comfortable and the cost to operate is reasonable and the Ford is cable of carrying cargo. The Sports Trac is the best of both worlds. UPDATE: The hum I mentioned in my review turned out to be front wheel bearings. I replaced both front bearings and now the truck is very quiet and smoothe. The cost to replace the bearings was $220 and that and a battery are the only cost for maintenance thus far. I am pleased with the truck. UPDATE: After a couple of years I can say that I am still pleased with the Sports Trac. Actually, my intentions were to buy the new Ford Ranger rumored in 2016 to be released in America. I have decided not to buy one because the Sports Trac is still an exceptional truck. I did add a stereo with a backup camera that makes driving much more enjoyable. The only problem I'm having with the truck is reseting the oil change indicator light.
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Ford should keep it
kirby28, 02/07/2011
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I am reviewing a V8 Adrenalin 2010 6 speed. I'm impressed! Quiet, smooth, gorgeous! But why such crummy gas mileage? And wait, no carpet(?) in a 38K vehicle?
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Slight stall
AndrewFox, 05/22/2010
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4dr Crew Cab AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
When I slow to make a turn (at low speeds) the truck has a slight pause when pressing on the accelerator. It is incredibly frustrating because I bought the Adrenalin package. My dealer is being great about trying to find the problem. We are waiting for Ford to find a technical (programing) solution. There are no problems at normal speeds.
disapointed in anderson
gerald morris, 02/12/2010
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 27 people found this review helpful
the only problems i have with this vehicle is (very noisey engine) and (poor fuel mileage) "six cyl". For this reason i won't keep it for long.I should have got a V8. Also, the toneau cover leakes.
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Jim, 08/03/2023
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4dr Crew Cab (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
One 2000 Explorer and one 2010Sports Trac. that I have owned. The Explorer had 235,000 miles on it with nothing done to it except regular maintenance. The Sportstrac has 100, 500 miles on it and likewise it has only routine maintenance done to it. Both got excellent fuel mileage, easy to drive and very comfortable. No bragging just proven facts. I will definitely be looking at a new Explorer for my next vehicle, hopefully when my Sports Trac has 250,000 maybe 300,000 miles on it.
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