2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

2009 Ford Explorer

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2009 Ford Explorer

Kelley Blue Book Retail $18,750–$23,700  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: XLT V6 4dr 4x2

Engines

See Specs 210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard Heavy-duty radiator  
Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard 650 CCA battery  
(72Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Chrome tailpipe  
3.55 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.73  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear trailing arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional P245/65SR17.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional P255/50SR20.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" wheels
Optional 20" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Running boards  
Optional Side steps  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Body-colored front bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Optional Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 100 lbs.)
Standard Class II trailering with harness  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness  
Optional Paint with badging  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Body-colored fender flares  
Optional Black fender flares  
Standard Chrome grille  
Optional Black grille  
Optional Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Rear air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Keyfob rear window remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Optional Keypad locking  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Optional Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Full overhead console with storage  
Optional Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Optional Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Optional Manual reclining passenger seat  
Optional Manual passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Optional Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Optional Rear seat tumble forward  
Optional Fixed third row 50-50 split-bench seat  
Optional Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Optional Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Amplifier  
Optional Digital signal processor  
Optional Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 performance speakers  
Optional Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with delay  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Optional Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Safety Canopy System(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock(R) Immobilizer  
Standard Panic alarm  
AdvanceTrac(R) w/Roll Stability Control(R) Stability control with anti-roll control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Optional 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
245 cu.in. Engine displacement  
210-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower  
254 lbs.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
12 Valves  
3.9" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
22.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
14 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.41 Drag coefficient  
4,460 lbs. Curb weight  
2,341 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,119 lbs. Rear curb weight  
6,110 lbs. GVWR  
2,860 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,340 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,520 lbs. Payload  
3,240 lbs. Front axle capacity  
3,600 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
2,470 lbs. Front spring rating  
2,200 lbs. Rear spring rating  
3,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
8,500 lbs. GCWR  
36,000 psi Frame yield strength
193.4" Exterior length  
44.3" Axle to end of frame  
73.7" Exterior body width  
71.9" Exterior height  
113.7" Wheelbase  
60.9" Front tread  
61.8" Rear tread  
18.4' Turning radius  
28 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
8.3" Ground clearance (min.)  
18 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
31.4" Load floor height  
42.4" Front legroom  
36.9" Rear legroom  
39.8" Front headroom  
38.7" Rear headroom  
55.4" Front hiproom  
55.5" Rear hiproom  
59.0" Front shoulder room  
58.9" Rear shoulder room  
106.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
45.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
85.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
85.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
32.9" Interior cargo height  
73.5" Interior cargo length  
41.4" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
45.3" Interior cargo width (min.)  

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