Used 2008 Ford Explorer XLT - Specs & Features

More about the 2008 Explorer

Starting MSRP

$27,800

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	16 MPG
Drive Type	rear wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	45.1 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,524 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Cost to Drive	$246/mo
Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	13/20 MPG

EPA combined MPG	16 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	292.5/450.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	22.5 gal.
CO2 Emissions	9.1 tons

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Engine

Base engine size	4.6 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	292 hp @ 5,750 rpm
Torque	300 lb-ft @ 3,950 rpm
Valves	24
Cam type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	7,310 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,531 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed automatic
Drive type	Rear wheel drive

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Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
Short and long arm front suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Multi-link rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	193.4 in.
Overall width without mirrors	73.7 in.
Height	72.8 in.

Wheelbase	113.7 in.
Front track	60.9 in.
Rear track	61.8 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	45.1 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	85.8 cu.ft.
Turning circle	36.8 ft.
Ground clearance	8.2 in.
Angle of approach	28.2 degrees
Angle of departure	23.8 degrees
Curb weight	4,524 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	7,310 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,531 lbs.
Gross weight	6,055 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	White Suede Clearcoat Black Clearcoat Oxford White Clearcoat (Fleet) Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic Orange Frost Clearcoat Metallic Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic Colorado Red Clearcoat
Interior Colors	Black, leather Camel, leather Black, cloth Camel, cloth Black/Stone, leather

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	39.8 in.
Front leg room	42.4 in.
Front shoulder room	59.0 in.

Front hip room	55.4 in.
Cloth	Standard
Sport front seats	Standard
6-way power driver seat	Standard
2-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	38.7 in.
Rear leg room	36.9 in.
Rear shoulder room	59.0 in.

Rear hip room	55.5 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard

Safety

Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front and rear head airbags	Standard
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard

Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front multi-adjustable headrests	Standard
2 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
80 watts stereo output	Standard
4 total speakers	Standard

Auxiliary audio input	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

1 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Power steering	Standard

12V rear power outlet(s)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front door pockets	Standard
Overhead console with storage	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Painted alloy wheels	Standard
16 x 7.0 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

P235/70R16 tires	Standard
Alloy spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize non-matching spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.

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