2008 Ford Explorer XLT specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- RWD 4dr V6 XLT
- $26,495
- RWD 4dr V8 XLT
- $27,800
- 4WD 4dr V6 XLT
- $28,815
- RWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer
- $29,245
- 4WD 4dr V8 XLT
- $30,125
- RWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer
- $30,555
- 4WD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer
- $31,565
- AWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer
- $31,565
- 4WD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer
- $32,875
- AWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer
- $32,875
- RWD 4dr V6 Limited
- $33,055
- RWD 4dr V8 Limited
- $34,365
- 4WD 4dr V6 Limited
- $35,375
- AWD 4dr V6 Limited
- $35,375
- 4WD 4dr V8 Limited
- $36,690
- AWD 4dr V8 Limited
- $36,690
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey-Violet
Charcoal
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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13 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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292 hp
Horsepower
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7
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.85 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.01 x 0.43 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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300 @ 3950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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292 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.6L/281
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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13 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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18.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
Step Up Height - Front
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N/A
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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114 in
Wheelbase
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193 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Height, Overall
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Ford SLA
Axle Type - Rear
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Ford SLA
Axle Type - Front
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Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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8,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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1,576 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,576 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,524 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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2,111 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,413 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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6,200 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,524 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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