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Used 2008 Ford Explorer Pricing

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2008 Highlights

Side curtain airbags are now standard on all Explorers, as is a capless fuel filling system (though availability is delayed until midyear on the latter). Also available on the Explorer for 2008 is Ford's new Sync system, the hands-free electronics integration technology co-developed with Microsoft. The optional navigation system includes voice activation this year. Kings of bling will be pleased to hear that they can option the Explorer with 20-inch wheels later in the '08 model year.

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Pros

  • Great ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, spacious and quiet interior with user-friendly layout, healthy tow rating, high safety content.

Cons

  • Weak engines compared to competing SUVs, some low-grade interior materials, poor expected resale value.
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Used 2008 Ford Explorer for Sale

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Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A) Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic Camel leather103,705 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$9,995
Est.Loan: $204/mo
Leckner Ford of Marshall(1)
23 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2008 XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Colorado Red Clearcoat
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
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Tischer Nissan(2)
36 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Black Clearcoat 96,540 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$8,997
Est.Loan: $184/mo
Guarantee Auto Maxx Corp.(0)
36.6 mi away
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Dealer Notes

The 2008 Ford Explorer is a four-door midsize SUV available in Eddie Bauer trim level. The Eddie Bauer seats five and comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 stereo with an auxiliary input jack and full power accessories. Also, the Eddie Bauer models provide two-tone paint, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, heated front seats, Ford Sync connectivity, faux wood interior trim and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.AT GUARANTEE AUTOMAXX WE SPECIALIZE IN GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL PROGRAMS. WITH OVER 20 LENDERS AT HAND, WE FINANCE THE GOOD, BAD, NO CREDIT, BANKRUPTCY EVEN REPO. NO PROBLEM! HELP IS HERE! WITH OUR 100% CREDIT APPROVAL EVERYONE RIDES! GUARANTEE AUTOMAXX WILL SHOW YOU HOW EASY IT IS TO BUY A QUALITY USED CAR. WE OFFER A 3 MONTH/3,000 MILES POWERTRAIN WARRANTY **FREE OF CHARGE**. HERE AT GUARANTEE AUTOMAXX, WE BELIEVE THAT FAIR PRICES AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADS TO AN OVERJOYED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE! WE GUARANTEE MARYLAND & DC STATE SAFETY INSPECTION!CALL US TODAY AT (703)445-1100 !!!

Ford Explorer 2008 XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic 59,637 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
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Buchanan Auto Park(0)
48.8 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2008 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A) Black Clearcoat 127,743 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerLimited
List:$7,495
Est.Loan: $153/mo
Car Loft(0)
53.4 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A) 115,591 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$6,998
Est.Loan: $143/mo
CarFair(0)
53.7 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Black Clearcoat 118,684 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$11,998
Est.Loan: $245/mo
CarMax(1)
60.3 mi away
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Dealer Notes

CarMax makes car buying easy and hassle-free. Our upfront prices are the same online and on our lot. All our used cars come with a 5-Day Money-Back Guarantee, a 30-Day Limited Warranty (60-Day in CT, MN, and RI; 90-Day in GA, MA, NJ, and NY) and a free vehicle history and safety recall report. Price assumes final used vehicle purchase will be made in MD, and excludes tax, title and tags but includes $99 dealer processing charge (not required by law). Some fees are location specific and may change if you transfer this vehicle to a different CarMax store. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls to learn if this vehicle has an unrepaired safety recall. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.

Ford Explorer 2008 XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Colorado Red Clearcoat 181,000 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$5,995
Est.Loan: $123/mo
Jones Junction Used Cars(3)
67.6 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) White Suede Clearcoat Camel leather110,720 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$8,900
Est.Loan: $182/mo
Beasley Ford Lincoln(8)
78.3 mi away
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Dealer Notes

New Price! Explorer Eddie Bauer, 4D Sport Utility, 4.0L V6 12V, 5-Speed Automatic, 4WD, AM/FM Stereo w/Single CD/MP3 Player, Mini Overhead Console, Order Code 240B, Power Moonroof w/Shade, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Remote keyless entry, SIRIUS Satellite Radio w/60S, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Sun & SIRIUS Package. Clean CARFAX. White Suede Clearcoat Metallic 2008 Ford Explorer 4D Sport Utility Eddie Bauer We do not inflate our preowned prices in the hopes of winning a negotiating contest with our customers! We do not play pricing games. After being in business for over 3 Decades, we realized that Internet Value Pricing is by far the best approach for our customers. We do this by polling over 40k preowned websites hourly. This ensures that every one of our customers receives real-time Value Pricing on every preowned vehicle we sell. Call Us Today (717) 755-2911. Apple Ford Lincoln of York 1801 Whiteford Road York, Pa. 17402.

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Features & Specs

XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
MPG151516
Seating555
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Fuelgasgasgas
Horsepower210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver5/5
    Passenger5/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated

  • Side Barrier Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver5/5
    Passenger5/5

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated

  • Rollover

    Rollover3/5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    A
    Acceptable
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    P
    Poor
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    G
    Good

Top Consumer Reviews

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Consumer Rating

The Best SUV You Can Buy
I've owned Explorers since they were introduced and have owned several. I have used them for business. They are, absolutely, the best, most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. New or previously owned. I still have the first one I bought. It has almost 290k in mileage on it. Other than standard maintanence, oil changes, tires, brakes, scheduled maintenance, etc. I have never had not one single problem with this vehicle. Not one. I just purchased a very low mileage 2008 limited. And it's like coming home again. Only better. The one that I have is a 99' and it's like the every ready bunny. It just keeps going and I love the new one. These are really fantastic SUV's.
Great SUV
Overall, a very good SUV. Great power/performance, very good towing capacity/capability, lots of interior room, 3rd row seating that actually can fit 2 smaller adults, nice styling. 4WD cuts in flawlessly when needed. Seats are comfortable but not as much as others I've driven. Bad blind spot in the passenger rear corner but can be compensated for by adjusting the side view mirror. Transmission sometimes has harsh engagement before it warms up when accelerating from a stop. Brakes get some getting used to since it takes more pressure than most vehicles I've driven over the past 40 years.
Definitely a family SUV
2008 with 37000 miles already on it. First driving experience was very good. Lot of room for the whole family and very comfortable seating.It drives very quite but reaching 70 miles per hours a front road noise surprised me. I have to check with the dealer. My experience with cars is telling me that something has to do with the ball bearings. Also a squeaky noise came from the front of the car. I checked under the hood and looks like the serpentine belt is the problem and since many people already are talking about it in the internet, I do not have doubt that that it is the problem. I will bring the car to the dealer to be checked but if those two problems can be fixed t
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Used 2008 Ford Explorer Overview

The Used 2008 Ford Explorer is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A), Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A), XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A), Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A), Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Limited 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A), XLT 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A), Limited 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A), Limited 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A), and Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A). Pre-owned Ford Explorer models are available with a 4.0 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 210 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2008 Ford Explorer comes with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed automatic. The Used 2008 Ford Explorer comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.

What's a good price on a Used 2008 Ford Explorer?

Save up to $247 on one of 7 Used 2008 Ford Explorer for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA with prices as low as $5,995 as of 05/26/2018, based on data from dealers and consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 1 to 5 out of 5 stars.

Price comparisons for Used 2008 Ford Explorer trim styles:

  • The Used 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is priced between $6,998 and $11,998 with odometer readings between 96540 and 118684 miles.
  • The Used 2008 Ford Explorer Limited is priced between $7,495 and $7,495 with odometer readings between 127743 and 127743 miles.
  • The Used 2008 Ford Explorer XLT is priced between $5,995 and $5,995 with odometer readings between 181000 and 181000 miles.

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