Used 2008 Ford Explorer Limited Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$36,690

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	15 MPG
Drive Type	all wheel drive
Total Seating	7
Cargo Capacity	13.6 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,790 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	13/19 MPG
EPA combined MPG	15 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	292.5/427.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	22.5 gal.

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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	7,040 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,440 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed automatic
Drive type	All wheel drive
Automatic locking hubs	Standard

Mechanical center differential	Standard
Center locking differential	Standard

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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	13.6 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	83.7 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	4,790 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	7,040 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,440 lbs.
Gross weight	6,230 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	Black Clearcoat Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic White Sand Tri-Coat Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors	Black, leather Camel, 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.
Leather	Standard
Sport front seats	Standard
10-way power driver seat	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Standard
2 memorized driver seat settings	Standard
6-way power passenger seat	Standard
2-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
Heated driver seat	Standard
Heated passenger seat	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
Reclining rear seats	Standard
Manual folding bench third row seats	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
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	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

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In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
290 watts stereo output	Standard
7 total speakers	Standard

1 subwoofer(s)	Standard
USB connection	Standard
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control	Standard
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

1 one-touch power windows	Standard
Digital keypad 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

Rear parking sensors	Standard
12V rear power outlet(s)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Adjustable pedals	Standard
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	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
Dual zone front climate control	Standard
Single zone rear air conditioning	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Simulated wood trim on center console	Standard
Simulated wood trim on doors	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
Compass	Standard
External temperature display	Standard

Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Polished alloy wheels	Standard
20 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

P255/50R20 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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Used 2008 Ford Explorer Limited - Specs & Features