Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs Ford F-250 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,210 (best) | $45,675 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 445 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L | 6.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 5,250 lbs | 18,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,390 lbs | 4,240 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,583 lbs (best) | 5,697 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 9.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 141.4 in (best) |
| Length | 210.2 in | 231.8 in (best) |
| Width | 73.7 in | 80 in (best) |
| Height | 71.6 in | 78.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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-250 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $45,675 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,735 MSRP | XL $48,235 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $33,065 MSRP | XL $48,435 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | XL $49,890 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | XL $50,090 MSRP |
| 6 | — | XL $48,465 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XL $51,025 MSRP |
| 8 | — | XL $51,235 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XL $52,690 MSRP |
| 10 | — | XL $52,900 MSRP |
| 11 | — | XLT $48,875 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XLT $51,945 MSRP |
| 13 | — | XLT $53,700 MSRP |
| 14 | — | XLT $53,905 MSRP |
| 15 | — | XLT $51,670 MSRP |
| 16 | — | XLT $54,545 MSRP |
| 17 | — | XLT $54,745 MSRP |
| 18 | — | XLT $56,500 MSRP |
| 19 | — | XLT $56,705 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Lariat $62,735 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Lariat $62,940 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Lariat $65,540 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Lariat $65,740 MSRP |
| 24 | — | King Ranch $77,775 MSRP |
| 25 | — | King Ranch $77,975 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Platinum $78,665 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Platinum $78,865 MSRP |