Ford Explorer Sport Trac towing capacity by year

The Ford Explorer Sport Trac has tow data across 8 model years, from 2001 through 2009. The most recent 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac carries a maximum tow rating of 6,990 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2008 model year at 7,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Explorer Sport Trac page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Ford Explorer Sport Trac years (2005–2009)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ford Explorer Sport Trac years (2001–2004)

Earlier model years for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.