Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs Ford F-150 Heritage
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
Overview
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150 HeritageXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XLT | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150 HeritageXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,210 | $19,610 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150 HeritageXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 25 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150 HeritageXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp (best) | 202 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 252 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L | 4.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150 HeritageXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 5,250 lbs | 8,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,390 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,583 lbs | 3,990 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in (best) | 119.9 in |
| Length | 210.2 in (best) | 206.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 79.3 in (best) |
| Height | 71.6 in | 73.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-150 HeritageXL |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $19,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,735 MSRP | XL $19,910 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $33,065 MSRP | XL $20,490 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | XL $22,295 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | XL $22,595 MSRP |
| 6 | — | XL $22,985 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XL $23,285 MSRP |
| 8 | — | XL $23,830 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XL $26,160 MSRP |
| 10 | — | XL $26,460 MSRP |
| 11 | — | XLT $22,315 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XLT $22,615 MSRP |
| 13 | — | XLT $23,160 MSRP |
| 14 | — | XLT $25,160 MSRP |
| 15 | — | XLT $25,460 MSRP |
| 16 | — | XLT $25,730 MSRP |
| 17 | — | XLT $26,030 MSRP |
| 18 | — | XLT $26,575 MSRP |
| 19 | — | XLT $28,975 MSRP |
| 20 | — | XLT $29,275 MSRP |