Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Honda Ridgeline
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and Honda Ridgeline contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Honda Ridgeline.
When we compare the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's and the Honda Ridgeline's specifications and ratings, The Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's and the Honda Ridgeline's specifications and ratings, the Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
Pricing: A used 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac ranges from $7,445 to $18,500 while a used 2010 Honda Ridgeline is priced between $6,458 to $15,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac’s base engine makes 210 horsepower, and the Honda Ridgeline base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Explorer Sport Trac is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles.This gives the Honda Ridgeline the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Ridgeline has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Honda Ridgeline are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers a bed length of 49.6 inches, and the Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 60 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Ridgeline has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27810
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
19357
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
15345 - 28450
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12393
Price Range:
7445 - 18500
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
41
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137905
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11367
Price Range:
6458 - 15999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11755
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10564 - 15112
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137358
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6109005893753376
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.718069976492876
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 12.7
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
49.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Trim Levels
Limited, XLT
Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
RT, RTL, RTL w/Navi, RTS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5250 lbs
Max Payload:
1437 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1546 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
106.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4583 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
71.6 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
130.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4504 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
70.3 inches
Length:
207 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat / Black Pearl Slate Clearcoat Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame Clearcoat Metallic
Brown
Dark Copper Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Brilliant Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Sangria Red Clearcoat Metallic
White
White Suede Clearcoat
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Bali Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
White
Taffeta White
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Charcoal
Brown
Camel
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Beige
Beige
Gray
Grey
