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Ford Explorer 2008 Spec

Read about the 2008 Ford Explorer engine specifications, fuel economy, EPA mileage estimates, exterior and interior measurements including detailed specification of the 2008 Explorer Utility horsepower, body, suspension, chassis and performance specs.
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Ford Explorer Specs

2008 Ford Explorer Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

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4,015 cc 4.0 liters V 6 front engine with 100.3 mm bore, 84.3 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder engine code
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Fuel consumption: EPA 08 urban (mpg): 14, country/highway (mpg): 20, combined (mpg): 16, 6.0, 8.5, 6.8, 17, 24 and 19
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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22.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 18.7
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Power: 157 kW , 210 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 254 ft lb , 344 Nm @ 3,700 rpm

2008 Ford Explorer Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

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Four-wheel ABS
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3.550:1 axle ratio
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
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Stability control
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Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2008 Ford Explorer Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 193.4, overall width (inches): 73.7, overall height (inches): 72.8, ground clearance (inches): 8.2, wheelbase (inches): 113.7, front track (inches): 60.9, rear track (inches): 61.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.8
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Front fog lights
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim carbon fiber look on doors and carbon fiber look on dashboard
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Metallic paint
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Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
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Roof rails
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Rear platform step
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Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
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Trailer towing preparation includes tow hook
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,010, curb weight (lbs) 4,440, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,110 and max payload (lbs) 1,520
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

2008 Ford Explorer Interior Standard Features

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12v power outlet: front and 2, 12v power outlet: rear and 1
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Air conditioning with rear outlet
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Fixed mast antenna
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Peripheral anti-theft protection
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Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 74.4, front width (inches): 48.3, width between arches (inches): 44.9, height (inches): 32.9 and loading floor height (inches): 31.4
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 85.8 and all seats in place (cu ft): 45.1
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Clock
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Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
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Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature
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Floor mats
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.8, rear headroom (inches): 38.7, front hip room (inches): 55.4, rear hip room (inches): 55.5, front leg room (inches): 42.4, rear leg room (inches): 36.9, front shoulder room (inches): 59.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 58.9
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
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Power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
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Front and rear reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Three asymmetrical split bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Seating: five seats
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Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag
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Four speaker(s)
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Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Tachometer
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system
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