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Used 2008 Ford Explorer

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2008 Ford Explorer
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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

Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) White Suede Clearcoat 110,249 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$9,000
Est.Loan: $184/mo
Eagle Automotives(2)
24.2 mi away
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$248 Below Market
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Ford Explorer 2008 Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic Camel leather152,286 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$7,298
Est.Loan: $149/mo
Marlow Motor
38.5 mi away
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$201 Below Market
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Dealer Notes

2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic 4WD, Dual Zone Electronic Temperature, Eddie Bauer Luxury Package, Heated Exterior Mirrors, HomeLink, Power Adjustable Pedals w/Memory. Clean CARFAX.

Ford Explorer 2008 XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Oxford White Clearcoat (Fleet) 115,994 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$6,287
Est.Loan: $129/mo
Prize Auto
42.2 mi away
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Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic 131,085 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$8,995
Est.Loan: $184/mo
Brown's Honda City Pre-Owned
47.7 mi away
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Dealer Notes

Brown's Honda City has a wide selection of exceptional pre-owned vehicles to choose from, including this 2008 Ford Explorer.LOCATED 712 N.CRAIN HWY.GLENBURNIE,MD.21061.800-246-6329.2008 FORD EXPLORER XLT AWD-V8 ENGINE!! CLEAN VEHICLE!EXCELLENT CONDITION!! The Ford Explorer XLT offers a fair amount of utility thanks to its advanced features and unique styling. It's also quite sporty, and injects an ample amount of handling chutzpah into the ridin'-high body of a family-friendly SUV. With 4WD, you can take this 2008 Ford Explorer to places roads don't go. It's all about the adventure and getting the most enjoyment out of your new ride. A Ford with as few miles as this one is a rare find. This Explorer XLT was gently driven and it shows. More information about the 2008 Ford Explorer: The 2008 Explorer is a traditional body-on-frame SUV, which makes it attractive to buyers in the market for a mid-sized SUV with towing and off-road capability. Safety equipment, including standard stability control with a rollover sensor, will appeal to the family haulers. Another plus for those with large broods is the availability of manual- or power-folding third-row seating. Interesting features of this model are quiet cabin, good balance of around-town driving, towing, and off-road capabilities., and Generous standard safety equipment

Black Clearcoat 127,743 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerLimited
List:$7,995
Est.Loan: $164/mo
Car Loft(1)
53.4 mi away
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$220 Below Market
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Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic Camel cloth118,428 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$7,495
Est.Loan: $153/mo
Mazari Motors
53.9 mi away
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Colorado Red Clearcoat 181,000 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$5,995
Est.Loan: $123/mo
Jones Junction Hyundai(1)
67.6 mi away
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Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic Camel leather137,863 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$7,998
Est.Loan: $164/mo
Bob Ruth Ford(14)
79.1 mi away
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Dealer Notes

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White Sand Tri-Coat 114,883 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerLimited
List:$7,998
Est.Loan: $164/mo
Chapman Ford(2)
88.7 mi away
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Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic 106,471 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$8,921
Est.Loan: $182/mo
Chapman Ford Sales of Lancaster(1)
94.9 mi away
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Oxford White Clearcoat (Fleet) 79,956 miles
Used 2008Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$9,750
Est.Loan: $199/mo
Pearson Mazda(8)
96.3 mi away
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$268 Below Market
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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)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)Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)XLT 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)Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
MPG15151616151515151516151516161516
Seating5555557557775775
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic5-speed automatic6-speed automatic
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Horsepower210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm292 hp @ 5750 rpm210 hp @ 5100 rpm292 hp @ 5750 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

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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.
very good, I love it!
I just love this car, always had a big car as, Navigator, Suburban, Avalanche, but I'm very happy with is one.
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Used 2008 Ford Explorer Overview

The Used 2008 Ford Explorer is offered in the following submodels: . 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), Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A), XLT 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).

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

Save up to $268 on one of 11 Used 2008 Ford Explorer for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA with prices as low as $5,995 as of 07/23/2018, 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 XLT is priced between $5,995 and $9,750 with odometer readings between 79956 and 181000 miles.
  • The Used 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is priced between $7,298 and $9,000 with odometer readings between 110249 and 152286 miles.
  • The Used 2008 Ford Explorer Limited is priced between $7,995 and $7,998 with odometer readings between 114883 and 127743 miles.

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