2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD is a pickup truck. It has a 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine producing 160 hp (119 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2WD
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 1, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Explorer Sport Trac 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Ford 2001 Explorer Sport Trac 2WD |
| Body Style | Pickup Truck | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red, True Blue Metallic, Arizona Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 4,000 cc |
| Power | 160 hp / 119 kW | Torque | 228 Nm / 168 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.5 sec | Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 14 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,034 kg (4,484 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 PICKUP TRUCKS
Compared with other 2001 pickup trucks in our database, its 160 hp is 14% less than the average 2001 pickup truck (187 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.0 seconds quicker than average, and it is 13% heavier than the typical pickup truck.
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD | Average 2001 pickup trucks | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 187 hp (13 cars) | -14% |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 238 Nm (13 cars) | -4% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s | 9.5 s (25 cars) | -11% |
| Top speed | 109 mph | 103 mph (25 cars) | +5% |
| Kerb weight | 2,034 kg | 1,801 kg (29 cars) | +13% |
| Engine size | 4,000 cc | 3,675 cc (28 cars) | +9% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 pickup trucks with similar power to the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD | 160 hp | 8.5 s | 2,034 kg |
| 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4WD | 159 hp | 9.5 s | 1,420 kg |
| 2001 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 143 hp | 9.5 s | 1,745 kg |
| 2001 Mazda B2300 2WD | 143 hp | 10.5 s | 1,530 kg |