Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs Ford F-150
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford F-150
Overview
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XLT | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (SuperCrew) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,210 (best) | $43,935 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $38,373 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $38,373 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $38,373 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 36 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 325 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 5,250 lbs | 12,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,390 lbs | 1,685 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,583 lbs (best) | 4,687 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | 8.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 145.4 in (best) |
| Length | 210.2 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 73.7 in | 79.9 in (best) |
| Height | 71.6 in | 75.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,735 MSRP | XL $47,820 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $33,065 MSRP | STX $47,190 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | STX $51,070 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | XLT $48,055 MSRP |
| 6 | — | XLT $51,915 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XLT $54,555 MSRP |
| 8 | — | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Lariat $59,560 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Lariat $63,360 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Lariat $63,965 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Tremor $64,915 MSRP |
| 14 | — | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP |
| 15 | — | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP |
| 16 | — | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Platinum $68,800 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Platinum $72,600 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Platinum $72,905 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Raptor $79,005 MSRP |
