These are standard specifications for the 2008 Ford Explorer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic , 6 Automatic Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on fully boxed frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2010 |
| Price : | MSRP: $26,495-36,690 Invoice: $24,770-34,050 |
| Weight : | 4524 lbs | 2052.052 kg |
| MPG City : | 53 |
| MPG Highway : | 47 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4015 cc | 245.0 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 3700 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Distributorless with Coil Pack |
| Intake manifold : | Composite, Shell Welded with Internal Runner Pack |
| Exhaust manifold : | Cast iron |
| Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
| Throttle body : | 65 mm |
| Pistons : | Hypereutectic Aluminum |
| Connecting rods : | Forged Steel |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 292 HP (214.912 KW) @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3950 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (3 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6250 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Coil-on-Plug, High-Thread-Insert Spark Plugs |
| Intake manifold : | Composite Shell-Welded Single Runner, Charge Motion Control Valves |
| Exhaust manifold : | Cast iron |
| Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
| Throttle body : | 75 mm |
| Pistons : | Hypereutectic Aluminum |
| Connecting rods : | Cracked Powdered Metal with Floating Wristpins |
5 Automatic , 6 Automatic Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.22:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.29:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.54:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.71:1 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E104000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, 'GLAZING MATERIALS.' |
| Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. |
| Remedy | SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS, LTD. (DOT-430) AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070723 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V453000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequence | IF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTACTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, IT MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TIGHTENED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes | FORD RECALL NO. 07S56.CUSTOMERS 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Ford Explorer FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Ford Explorer?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Ford Explorer? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer has a wheelbase size of 113.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Ford Explorer? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer has a length of 193.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Ford Explorer? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer has a width of 73.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2008 Ford Explorer has 39.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2008 Ford Explorer has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Ford Explorer? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2008 Ford Explorer cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer had an MSRP of $26,495 - $$36,690 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer had the following engine options: V 6 (4015 cc | 245.0 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 3700 RPM V 8 (4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 292 HP (214.912 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3950 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2008 Ford Explorer had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 6 speed Automatic Overdrive.