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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac consumer reviews

$25,400–$29,235 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Explorer Sport Trac Ford
(29 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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Most reliable car I owned

Its a comfortable and excellent car. It has a great gas milage on the highway and Its great to go off road with it and travel. it has plenty space to move stuff and great size to drive in the city.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Great truck that drives like a car

Great for almost anything you need it for. nice evening out or hauling a load of your kids junk off to college

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I feel very safe in this vechicle.

Its got a very smooth ride. Lots of airbags. Tons of space. I just love it! My cousin has one and recommended this to me. I'm so glad that I did!!! I would recommend this vechicle to everyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive

This is the second Sport Trac I've owned and it is an amazing car. It has the feel of a car, but a small truck bed to boot, which makes loading it up at Home Depot a breeze. I've pulled boats with it and many other things. It's really an amazingly fun car to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Ford has a better Idea

Overall it was good the body style is very good Good power extra luxury features etc That would find in Lincoln Ford.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent auto and customer service

From the moment I entered the lot I was made to feel comfortable and important. Paul Smith was my sales representative. He was awesome. He listened to my needs and provided the perfect vehicle for my needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Quiet, Smooth, and a Handsome truck

I only drive a pickup a couple thousand miles a year but I wanted one that was fun to drive and comfortable. I could not justify 35K for a new Colorado or Ridgeline so I researched midsized used trucks. Consumers rated the Sport Trac very highly. I liked the appearance of a one-owner 2007 with 79K that was exceptionally clean and after a test drive, I bought it. The truck is roomy, quiet, smooth, tight, comfortable and the 6 cylinders deliver an average mileage of 19 MPG. My only regret is that the dealer put new A/W tires on and they are noisy. The truck is reasonably quiet, however, even with the noisy tires. Ford should bring the Sport Trac back. They do plan to start selling the Ranger (similar to the Sport Trac) in 2018 or 9. If you are in the market for a really neat midsize truck, and not fond of spending big bucks for a new one, you should consider checking out a Sport Trac.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Transmission Gone after 110,000 miles

Have a 2008 Sport Trac transmission gone with a little over 110k miles, $2600 repair. After reading reviews seem like this is a common problem. This is my last ford, will trade it after I get it fixed. See you never again ford.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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LOVE it!

In 2009 I bought a new 2008 Sport Trac. I LOVE this truck. I'm a lady in my early 50's and I've owned LOTS of vehicles and this is one of my top favorites. Rides, handles and parks very well. Gas mileage could be a little better but, hey, it IS a truck! It tells you if you have a low tire, your door is ajar and a whole bunch of other stuff. I will have this vehicle as long as it will hold up if that's 20 years from now!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Sports Trac

Im driving my 2nd Sports trac. I Loved both I would have traded last year, But no Sports Trac. Cause F150 is too big and bundlesome . to even get in My Garage. Much Less Park at the mail. I've had no problems what so ever. I'd Buy another tomorrow I f one was aviailable Guess I,ll have to Look elsewhere.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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