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2008 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Explorer Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$26,495 - $36,690
Original MSRP:
$24,771 - $34,048
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Ford Explorer Review
The 2008 Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT is an SUV that comes in two trims - the XLT 4.0L and the XLT 4.6L. The Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT is a 4-door, 7-passenger sport-utility vehicle. The Explorer 4X2 XLT 4.0L has a 4.0-liter, V6, 210-hp engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The XLT 4.6L has a 4.6-liter, V8, 292-hp engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT is carried over from 2007 and comes with a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.
Some of the standard features on the Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT are: emergency fuel shut off, safety airbags, child safety door locks, full power accessories, battery saver, pre-wiring, front/rear power outlets, ABS brakes, stability control, alloy wheels, tire detail, full size spare tire with underbody carrier, stereo with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, keyless entry, remote releases/controls, anti-theft, rear wiper, speed sensing wipers, folding/power adjustable mirrors, tinted/privacy glass, air-conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, cruise, trip computer, temperature gauge, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats, driver power seat, halogen headlights, fog lights, exterior rails and a towing prep package.
Premium optional upgrades include - an electronic parking aid, CD changer, second row sound controls, DVD player, remote ignition, power sunroof, sunshade, heated windshield glass, running boards, compass, adjustable foot pedals, power lumbar and heated seats, third row seat, leather interior, automatic headlights and a load bearing rack.
The base starting price for the 2008 Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT is $25,755.
Some of the standard features on the Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT are: emergency fuel shut off, safety airbags, child safety door locks, full power accessories, battery saver, pre-wiring, front/rear power outlets, ABS brakes, stability control, alloy wheels, tire detail, full size spare tire with underbody carrier, stereo with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, keyless entry, remote releases/controls, anti-theft, rear wiper, speed sensing wipers, folding/power adjustable mirrors, tinted/privacy glass, air-conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, cruise, trip computer, temperature gauge, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats, driver power seat, halogen headlights, fog lights, exterior rails and a towing prep package.
Premium optional upgrades include - an electronic parking aid, CD changer, second row sound controls, DVD player, remote ignition, power sunroof, sunshade, heated windshield glass, running boards, compass, adjustable foot pedals, power lumbar and heated seats, third row seat, leather interior, automatic headlights and a load bearing rack.
The base starting price for the 2008 Ford Explorer 4X2 XLT is $25,755.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 10E043000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | SEP 02, 2010 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Number of Units Affected | 294 |
| Summary | MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Consequence | AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. |
| Remedy | MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MARATHON SEAT COVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, CHRYSLER, TOYOTA, OR NISSAN VEHICLES. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
2008 Ford Explorer Models & Prices
2008 Ford Explorer XLT
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| RWD 4dr V6 XLT | $26,495 | $24,771 | $404 / Month* | |
| RWD 4dr V8 XLT | $27,800 | $25,958 | $423 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 XLT | $28,815 | $26,881 | $438 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V8 XLT | $30,125 | $28,074 | $458 / Month* | |
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2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| RWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer | $29,245 | $27,273 | $445 / Month* | |
| RWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer | $30,555 | $28,465 | $464 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer | $31,565 | $29,384 | $479 / Month* | |
| AWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer | $31,565 | $29,384 | $479 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer | $32,875 | $30,576 | $498 / Month* | |
| AWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer | $32,875 | $30,576 | $498 / Month* | |
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2008 Ford Explorer Limited
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| RWD 4dr V6 Limited | $33,055 | $30,740 | $501 / Month* | |
| RWD 4dr V8 Limited | $34,365 | $31,932 | $521 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V6 Limited | $35,375 | $32,851 | $536 / Month* | |
| AWD 4dr V6 Limited | $35,375 | $32,851 | $536 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr V8 Limited | $36,690 | $34,048 | $555 / Month* | |
| AWD 4dr V8 Limited | $36,690 | $34,048 | $555 / Month* | |
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2008 Ford Explorer Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent color step bars | • | ||
| Accent color wheel lip molding | • | ||
| Automatic on/off dual beam headlamps | • | • | |
| Black roof side rails w/black end caps | • | • | |
| Body-color body-side molding | • | • | |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • |
| Body-color front/rear bumpers | • | • | |
| Body-color wheel lip molding | • | • | |
| Chrome 3-bar design nostril grille | • | ||
| Chrome 4-bar design grille | • | • | |
| Chrome accent step bars | • | ||
| Chrome roof side rails w/black end caps | • | ||
| Dual beam headlamps | • | ||
| Fog lamps | • | • | • |
| Folding pwr mirrors-inc: security approach lamps & body-color skull caps | • | ||
| Folding pwr mirrors-inc: security approach lamps & molded in color skull caps | • | ||
| Heated folding pwr mirrors-inc: security approach lamps & chrome skull caps | • | ||
| Intermittent rear wiper/washer | • | • | • |
| One-piece liftgate w/pop-up flip glass | • | • | • |
| Privacy glass-inc: rear door, rear quarter, liftgate glass | • | • | • |
| Speed-sensitive intermittent front wipers | • | • | • |
| Two-tone front/rear bumpers | • |
INTERIOR Features
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2) front/rear pwr points | • | • | • |
| (3) grab handles | • | • | • |
| (4) color-keyed coat hooks | • | • | • |
| (4) load floor tie-down hooks | • | • | • |
| 2-line message center-inc: outside temp | • | ||
| 4-line message center-inc: outside temp | • | • | |
| 50/50 manual fold-flat 3rd row seat | • | ||
| 60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat | • | • | |
| 60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/recline | • | ||
| Accessory delay for windows & audio | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | |
| Air conditioning w/dual zone automatic temperature control & auxiliary climate control | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3-inc: audio input jack | • | • | |
| Audiophile 290-watt AM/FM stereo-inc: 6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player, subwoofer, audio input jack | • | ||
| Cargo area center dome lamp | • | • | • |
| Cargo management system | • | • | • |
| Center dome lamp w/1st & 2nd row map lights | • | • | • |
| Cloth low-back front sport bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, manual recline, manual driver lumbar support | • | ||
| Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio & climate controls | • | • | • |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | • | • | |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | • |
| High series floor console w/leather-wrapped floor shift handle & wrapped arm rest | • | ||
| Homelink universal home remote | • | ||
| Illuminated entry | • | • | • |
| Illuminated glove box | • | • | • |
| Keyless entry pad | • | • | |
| Leather-trimmed heated low-back front sport bucket seats-inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports | • | ||
| Leather-trimmed low-back front sport bucket seats-inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports | • | ||
| Mid series floor console w/floor shift handle | • | • | |
| Overhead console | • | • | • |
| Pwr adjustable pedals w/memory | • | ||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: one-touch-down driver window | • | • | • |
| Rear window defogger | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) key fobs | • | • | • |
| Reverse sensing-inc: radar backup aid | • | ||
| SecuriLock/immobilizer anti-theft system | • | • | • |
| Speed control | • | • | • |
| SYNC media system-inc: Bluetooth capability, voice-activated control capability, USB ports, redundant controls | • | • | |
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • |
| Unique woodgrain accents | • | ||
| Whip style fender-mounted antenna | • | • | • |
| Woodgrain accents | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 amp alternator | • | • | • |
| 16" painted aluminum wheels | • | ||
| 17" painted aluminum wheels | • | ||
| 18" chrome-clad aluminum wheels | • | ||
| 20" polished aluminum wheels | • | • | |
| 3.55 axle ratio | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel drive w/ControlTrak | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel independent suspension | • | • | • |
| 4.0L SOHC 12-valve V6 engine | • | • | • |
| 4.6L SOHC SEFI 24-valve V8 engine | • | • | • |
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| 72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature | • | • | • |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC) | • | • | • |
| All wheel drive | • | • | |
| Class II trailer tow prep w/4-pin wire harness | • | • | • |
| Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* | • | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel | • | • | • |
| Jack & jack tools | • | • | • |
| One-touch ignition switch | • | • | • |
| P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires | • | ||
| P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires | • | ||
| P245/65R17 all-season OWL tires | • | ||
| P255/50R20 all-season BSW tires | • | • | |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd generation driver & front passenger airbags & side seat airbags | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/brake shift interlock | • | • | • |
| Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column | • | • | • |
| BeltMinder feature | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • |
| Front passenger sensing system | • | • | • |
| LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations | • | • | • |
| Safety canopy air curtain system | • | • | • |
| Seat belts-inc: pretensioners, energy management system, adjustable height in 1st row | • | • | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 13/hwy 19 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 13/hwy 19 (4.6L engine/6-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 13/hwy 20 (4.6L engine/6-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 14/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
2008 Ford Explorer Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 17" MACHINED ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: TC2 Tires) | • | ||
| 18" CHROME-CLAD ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: T5N Tires) | • | ||
| 20" POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: T5Y Tires) | • | • | |
| 3RD ROW SEAT DELETION (REQ: 67C Auxiliary Climate Control Deletion) *CREDIT* | • | ||
| 50/50 CLOTH MANUAL FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT (REQ: 96A Convenience Group) *Vinyl when ordered w/leather-trimmed front seats* | • | ||
| 50/50 VINYL MANUAL FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT | • | ||
| ACCENT COLOR PWR RUNNING BOARDS | • | ||
| ALL WEATHER RUBBER FLOOR MATS | • | • | |
| ALL WEATHER RUBBER FLOOR MATS (N/A w/47I Ironman Pkg) | • | ||
| AM/FM STEREO W/IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER -inc: 290-watt Audiophile system, subwoofer, audio input jack (REQ: 96A Convenience Group) | • | ||
| AM/FM STEREO W/IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER -inc: 290-watt Audiophile system, subwoofer, audio input jack (REQ: 96E Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg) | • | ||
| AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (Req: 872 50/50 Cloth Manual Fold-Flat) | • | ||
| AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (Req: 872 50/50 Vinyl Manual Fold-Flat or 87X Vinyl Pwr Fold-Flat Third Row Seat) | • | ||
| AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL DELETION (REQ: 872 3rd Row Seat Deletion) *CREDIT* | • | ||
| BLACK ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS | • | • | • |
| BLACK RUNNING BOARDS | • | ||
| BRIGHT SATIN FUEL DOOR (DIO) | • | • | |
| CHROME ACCENT PWR RUNNING BOARDS | • | ||
| CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: 7-pin & 4-pin trailer connectors, frame-mounted hitch receiver | • | • | • |
| CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: 7-pin & 4-pin trailer connectors, frame-mounted hitch receiver, engine oil cooler (REQ: X46 Axle) | • | • | • |
| CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: electrochromic mirror, autolamps, keyless entry w/keypad, message center compass | • | ||
| EDDIE BAUER LUXURY PKG -inc: heated leather-trimmed front sport bucket seats, 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports, dual zone elec temp controls, pwr heated exterior mirrors w/security approach lamps, Homelink universal home remote, pwr adjustable pedals w/memory | • | ||
| HEATED WINDSHIELD | • | • | • |
| IRONMAN PKG -inc: all weather rubber 1st & 2nd row floor mats w/Ironman logo on 1st row, remote keyless entry w/keypad, black roof rack w/crossbars, headlamps w/blackout treatment, 18" machined aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires, rear fascia w/faux skid plate w/Ironman logo & removable hitch cover, unique black MIC body-side cladding & wheel lip molding, unique front fascia w/faux skid plate w/Ironman logo & amber lens fog lamps, unique black MIC grille, unique film on IP switch plates, unique black/stone 10-way leather heated seats (N/A w/76H Reverse Sensing System) *Affects Color Availability* | • | ||
| LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | • | • | • |
| POWERCODE REMOTE START SYSTEM (DIO) | • | • | • |
| PRICED DORA | • | • | • |
| PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS | • | ||
| QUAD BUCKET SEATING (N/A w/872 3rd Row Seat Deletion) | • | ||
| REAR CARGO SHADE (N/A w/872 50/50 Cloth Manual Fold-Flat or 87X Pwr Fold-Flat Third Row Seat) | • | ||
| REAR CARGO SHADE (N/A w/872 50/50 Vinyl Manual Fold-Flat or 87X Pwr Fold-Flat Third Row Seat) | • | ||
| REAR CARGO SHADE (REQ: 872 3rd Row Seat Deletion) | • | ||
| REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (N/A w/872 3rd Row Seat Deletion) | • | ||
| REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (REQ: 872 or 87X 3rd Row Seat) | • | ||
| REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: overhead console *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY* | • | ||
| REVERSE SENSING (N/A w/47I Ironman Pkg) | • | ||
| REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM | • | ||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: (6) month subscription, roof mounted antenna *Available in US mainland (48 states) only* | • | • | • |
| SPLASH GUARDS (DIO) | • | • | |
| SUN & SIRIUS PKG -inc: Sirius satellite radio w/(6) month subscription, pwr moonroof w/sunshade, mini overhead console *Available in US mainland (48 states) only* | • | • | • |
| SYNC -inc: Bluetooth capability, voice-activated control capability, USB ports, redundant controls (REQ: 96A Convenience Group) | • | ||
| VINYL PWR FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT | • | ||
| VINYL PWR FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT (REQ: 96E Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg & 67C Auxiliary Air Conditioning & Heater) | • | ||
| VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, 290-watt Audiophile system, subwoofer, audio input jack, redundant steering wheel controls (REQ: 96E Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg) *Not Available in Alaska* | • | ||
| VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: redundant steering wheel controls *Not Available in Alaska* | • |
AXLE Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO | • | • | • |
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 53G Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg) | • | • | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, CT, ME, MA, NY, PA, RI or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* *EPA Cross-Border Policy specifies that Virginia does not qualify as a cross-border state to Pennsylvania as it is not a contiguous state* | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) *In Maine, Rhode Island & Vermont dealers cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission State locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles)* | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 4.0L SOHC 12-VALVE V6 ENGINE (STD) | • | • | • |
| 4.6L SOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V8 ENGINE (STD) | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTRA COST PAINT | • | ||
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| CLOTH LOW BACK FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver lumbar support (STD) | • | ||
| HEATED TWO-TONE LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar support (REQ: 47I Ironman Pkg) | • | ||
| LEATHER-TRIMMED HEATED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (REQ: 96E Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg) | • | ||
| LEATHER-TRIMMED HEATED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (STD) | • | ||
| LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar support | • | ||
| LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (STD) | • |
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE BAUER SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||
| EDDIE BAUER SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY* | • | ||
| LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||
| LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY* | • | ||
| XLT SERIES ORDER CODE | • |
TIRES Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P235/65R18 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (REQ: 47I Ironman Pkg) | • | ||
| P235/65R18 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (REQ: 649 Wheels) | • | ||
| P235/65R18 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (STD) | • | ||
| P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (STD) | • | ||
| P245/65R17 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (REQ: 64X Wheels) | • | ||
| P245/65R17 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (STD) | • | ||
| P255/50R20 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (REQ: 64B Wheels) | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
| 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
WHEEL TYPE Options
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20" POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | • |
2008 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications
Brakes
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.01 x 0.43 | 12.01 x 0.43 | 12.01 x 0.43 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.85 x 0.39 | 11.85 x 0.39 | 11.85 x 0.39 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 44.9 | 44.9 | 44.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 83.7 | 83.7 | 83.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 43.9 | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 |
Exterior Dimensions
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.7 | 113.7 | 113.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.7 | 73.7 | 73.7 |
Fuel Tank
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
Steering
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 |
Tires
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P235/65R18 | P235/65R18 | P235/65R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/65R18 | P235/65R18 | P235/65R18 |
Transmission
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.7 | 38.7 | 38.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.9 | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 |
2008 Ford Explorer Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/brake shift interlock |
| 2nd generation driver & front passenger airbags & side seat airbags |
| Front passenger sensing system |
| Safety canopy air curtain system |
| Seat belts-inc: pretensioners, energy management system, adjustable height in 1st row |
| BeltMinder feature |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC) |
| Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
