Story and photos by Mike Batchelor February 2007 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac << Review - Specifications >> Manufacturer Specifications     V-6   V-8    BODY Construction Steel and composite body on fully boxed frame Final Assembly Location Louisville , Ky. Louisville, Ky.      POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS ENGINE Type V-6 V-8 Manufacturing Location Cologne , Germany Romeo, Michigan Configuration Cast iron block and aluminum heads Cast iron block and aluminum heads Intake Manifold Composite, shell welded with internal runner pack Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves Exhaust Manifold Cast iron Cast iron Crankshaft Cast iron Cast iron Redline 6,000 rpm 6,250 rpm Idle Speed in Drive 625 rpm 635 rpm Throttle Body 65 mm 75 mm Valvetrain SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing Valve Diameter Intake: 46.0 mm Exhaust:39.0 mm Intake: 33.8 mm Exhaust:37.5 mm Pistons Hypereutectic aluminum Hypereutectic aluminum Connecting Rods Forged steel Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins Ignition Distributorless with coil pack Coil on plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs Bore x stroke 3.95 x 3.32 in. / 100.4 x 84.4 mm 3.55 x 3.54 in. / 90.2 x 90.0 mm Displacement 245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc 281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1 Horsepower 210 @ 5,100 rpm 292 @ 5,750 rpm Horsepower per liter 52.5 63.5 Torque 254 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm 300 lb.-ft. @ 3,950 rpm Recommended fuel 87 Octane 87 Octane Fuel capacity 22.5 Gallons 22.5 Gallons Fuel Injection Sequential multi-port fuel injection Sequential multi-port fuel injection Emission Control Closed loop with catalyst Closed loop with catalyst Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation) Federal standards California standards Tier 2, Bin 4/LEV2 Tier 2, Bin 4/LEV2 Interim Tier 2, Bin 5/Tier 2 ULEV2/LEV2 Oil Capacity 5 quarts with filter 6 quarts with filter Recommended Oil GF-4, 5W-30 GF-4, 5W-20 Coolant Capacity 12.5 quarts 12.7 quarts DRIVETRAIN Layout Rear- or four-wheel drive (active  torque-on-demand 4x4 system) Rear- or four-wheel drive (active  torque-on-demand 4x4 system) TRANSMISSION Standard 5-speed automatic overdrive 6-speed automatic overdrive Gear Ratios       1 st 3.22:1 4.17:1   2 nd 2.29:1 2.34:1   3 rd 1.54:1 1.52:1   4 th 1.00:1 1.14:1   5 th 0.71:1 0.86:1   6 th N/A 0.69:1   REV 3.07:1 3.40:1   Final Drive 0.71:1 0.69:1 REAR AXLE RATIO   Standard 3.73 3.55   Optional NA NA SUSPENSION Front Independent short- and long-arms ( SLA) design with coil-over shocks. 1.34" stabilizer bar Rear Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm ( SLA) design with coil-over shocks. 0.77" stabilizer bar STEERING Type Low-friction rack-and-pinion with power assist Steering column Tilt Ratio 18.9:1 Turns lock-to-lock Not reported Turning circle curb-to-curb 36.8 ft. BRAKES Type Four-wheel power disc brakes with standard 4-sensor, 4-channel antilock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control Front 305 x 30 mm ventilated Swept area 780 cm² Rear 301 x 12 mm solid Swept area 608 cm² Power assist Vacuum with ABS     FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy) 4x2 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 15/21 4x2 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 15/21     4x4 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 15/20 4x4 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 14/20     TIRES AND WHEELS   P235/70R16 A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. cast-aluminum wheels P245/65R17 A/S OWL tires/17x 7.5 in. cast-aluminum wheels P235/65R18 A/S OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 in. machined aluminum  wheels Recommended tire pressure (front/rear) 35 psi / 35 psi (16-in wheels) 35 psi / 35 psi (17-inch wheels) 32 psi / 32 psi (18-inch wheels)            DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted) EXTERIOR Wheelbase 130.5 Overall length 210.2 Overall width (excluding mirrors) 73.7 Overall height 72.5 Track width, front/rear 60.8/61.8 Ground clearance   Approach angle 28.7 degrees Departure angle 17.2 degrees  Ramp breakover angle 17.2 degrees  Cargo box length at floor 49.6 Cargo box width at floor (Maximum) 61.4 Cargo box height 21.2 INTERIOR Seating capacity 5 passenger Headroom   Front row 39.8   Second row 38.5 Legroom   Front row 42.4   Second row 36.9 Shoulder room   Front row 59.0   Second row 58.9 Hip room   Front row 55.4   Second row 55.5        WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES (pounds unless otherwise noted) Maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped) V-6 V-8   4X2 5310 6800   4X4 5140 6640       Maximum payload       4X2 1390 1380   4X4 1370 1350 Base curb weight   4X2 4516 4618   4X4 4687 4793 Weight distribution (f/r) 4x2: 55/45 4x4: 56/44 4x2: 56/44 4x4: 56/44          MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT XLT Battery saver; AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®); Tire pressure monitoring system; Front side seat air bags; Steering column lock/ignition security and column tilt; BeltMinder?; Securilock® engine immobilizer-anti-theft system; LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) system on rear outboard seat locations; Security approach lamps; Manual CFC-free air conditioning with rotary controls;  AM/FM audio system with single CD, MP3 player; Cruise control; Power door locks with remote entry key fobs; Message center with 2-line display and outside temperature and compass; Speed-sensitive front intermittent wipers; Power windows with driver-side one-touch-down control; Dual power side mirrors with black skull caps; Black bodyside cladding and wheel lip moldings; Chrome-finished grille; 16-in. cast aluminum wheels; Powerpoints in the first and second rows and cargo area; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.73 non-limited slip rear axle, standard with 4.0L engine; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle standard with 4.6L engine; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch, cargo bed storage compartments and tie downs Limited adds Fog lamps; Automatic headlamps; Monochromatic exterior; 18-in machined Aluminum wheels with P235/65R18 A/S tires; Silver step bars; Silver roof side rails with black end caps; Leather-wrapped steering; 6-way power-adjustable driver?s seat, High-series floor console, Leather shift knob NS OPTIONS Interior Audiophile AM/FM audio system with six-CD, MP3 player and powered subwoofer; SIRIUS satellite digital audio receiver system; Two-tone leather-trimmed seats (LTD only); 10-way power-adjustable drivers seat (LTD only); Overhead console; Heated first- row seats (LTD only); Safety Canopy side air curtain system; Moonroof; Adjustable Pedals; Power moonroof, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Dual-Zone automatic temperature control (LTD only), secondary steering wheel-mounted audio and climate controls (LTD only) Exterior Trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Bed extender; Roof rail crossbars; Heated windshield; Hard tonneau cover, Illuminated door entry keypad    OTHER Exterior color Dark Blue Pearl clearcoat metallic; Silver Birch clearcoat metallic; Mineral Grey clearcoat metallic; Dark Cherry clearcoat metallic; Oxford White clearcoat; Black clearcoat; Pueblo Gold clearcoat metallic; Redfire clearcoat metallic; Dark Stone clearcoat metallic , Dark Cherry (Limited array only) Interior trim Camel; Light Stone; Dark Charcoal    WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper   5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and roadside assistance     Specifications subject to change. << Review - Specifications >>             Ford Web: www.fordvehicles.com