2008 Ford Explorer Limited specs & colors

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2008 Ford Explorer Limited

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Key specs

4-door
6 seats
292.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Vivid Red Metallic

Interior

Grey-Violet

Charcoal

Packages

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Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 13 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 292 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.85 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.01 x 0.43 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 300 @ 3950
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 292 @ 5750
Displacement: 4.6L/281
Engine Type: Gas V8
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG: 13 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 18.5 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 7
Height, Overall: 73 in
Overhang, Front: 35 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 31 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 34 in
Rear Door Opening Width: N/A
Side Door Opening Height: Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width: Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front: N/A
Step Up Height - Side: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 45 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: N/A
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 84 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 14 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 74 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 193 in
Wheelbase: 114 in
Third Hip Room: 45 in
Third Shoulder Room: 53 in
Third Leg Room: 35 in
Third Head Room: 37 in
Second Hip Room: 56 in
Second Shoulder Room: 59 in
Second Leg Room: 37 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Front Hip Room: 55 in
Front Shoulder Room: 59 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 40 in

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 37 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Ford SLA
Axle Type - Front: Ford SLA
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Front: Independent SLA

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size: 18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size: 18 x 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size: P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size: P235/65R18
Front Tire Size: P235/65R18

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 8,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,586 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,586 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,524 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,111 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,413 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 6,200 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,524 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,110 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 23 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 350 lbs

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