2008 Ford Explorer

$26,495 - $36,690Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Transmission

Automatic w/OD

Body Type

SUV

Seatings

7 Seats

Overview

Redesigned in 2006, the 2008 Ford Explorer is well positioned to compete against other truck- or car-based mid-sized SUVs. The body-on-frame construction will please those in need of towing capacity, while the independent rear suspension and...

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Specs

Rear Door Type: Liftgate

Engine Order Code: - TBD -

Engine Type: Gas V8

Displacement: 4.6L/281

Fuel System: SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 292 @ 5750

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 300 @ 3950

Engine Oil Cooler:

Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code: - TBD -

Trans Type: 6

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.34

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.14

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.40

Clutch Size (in):

Trans Power Take Off:

Trans PTO Access:

Transfer Case Model: BW-4411

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.48

Transfer Case Power Take Off:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 13

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130

Maximum Alternator Watts: 1950

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 18.5

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2960

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3400

Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2553

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 2149

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 6280

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 8500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 350

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

Suspension Type - Front: Independent SLA

Suspension Type - Rear: Independent SLA

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 2470

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 2200

Axle Type - Front: Ford SLA

Axle Type - Rear: Ford SLA

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 3240

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3600

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.55

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.55

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 32.0

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 32.0

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.34

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.77

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line):

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.01 x 0.43

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.85 x 0.39

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Front Tire Order Code: T5N

Rear Tire Order Code: T5N

Spare Tire Order Code: T5N

Front Tire Size: P235/65R18

Rear Tire Size: P235/65R18

Spare Tire Size: P235/65R18

Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1700

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1700

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): 1700

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 695

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 695

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: 695

Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 18.9

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 38.4

Frame Type: Ladder

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 22.5

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Fuel Tank Location: Midship

Aux Fuel Tank Location:

Side Door Type:

Wheelbase (in): 113.7

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in): 193.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.7

Height, Overall (in): 72.8

Overhang, Front (in): 35.4

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in): 44.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 31.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.3

Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -

Side Door Opening Height (in):

Side Door Opening Width (in):

Step Up Height - Front (in): - TBD -

Step Up Height - Side (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in):

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 44.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 83.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 43.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 13.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³):

Passenger Capacity: 7

Front Head Room (in): 39.8

Front Leg Room (in): 42.4

Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.0

Front Hip Room (in): 55.4

Second Head Room (in): 38.7

Second Leg Room (in): 36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.9

Second Hip Room (in): 55.5

Third Head Room (in): 37.4

Third Leg Room (in): 34.9

Third Shoulder Room (in): 53.1

Third Hip Room (in): 45.3

Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer

Body Style: 4 Door

Body Code:

Pricing

This model has 16 different trims.

MSRP

$36,690

Invoice

$34,048

Description

4.6L/281, 292 @ 5750, Automatic w/OD

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Fuel Economy

This model has 16 different trims.

City

13 MPG

Hwy

19 MPG

Combined

undefined MPG

Description

4.6L/281, 292 @ 5750, Automatic w/OD

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