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2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a mid-size pickup truck that was manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for the North American market. The first mid-sized pickup truck produced by Ford, the Sport Trac was marketed from the 2001 to the 2010 model years.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
56 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD?
EPA figures for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD?
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.