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     Overview
     Specifications
    2008 Explorer Specifications

     

      V-6

    V-8

     BODY

     

    Construction

    Steel body on fully boxed frame

    Steel body on fully boxed frame

     

    Final Assembly Location

    Louisville , Ky.
    St. Louis, Mo.

    Louisville , Ky.
    St. Louis, Mo.

     

    ENGINE

     

     

     

    Type

    Cast iron block and aluminum head

    Cast iron block and aluminum heads

     

    Manufacturing Location

    Cologne, Germany

    Romeo, Michigan

     

    Configuration

    V-6

    V-8

     

    Intake Manifold

    Composite, shell welded with internal runner pack

    Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves

     

    Exhaust Manifold

    Cast iron

    Cast iron

     

    Crankshaft

    Cast iron

    Cast iron

     

    Redline

    6,000 rpm

    6,250 rpm

     

    Idle Speed in Drive

    625 rpm

    635 rpm

     

    Throttle Body

    65 mm

    75 mm

     

    Valvetrain

    SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder


    SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing

     

    Valve Diameter

    Intake: 46.0 mm

    Intake: 33.8 mm

     

     

    Exhaust: 39.0 mm

    Exhaust: 37.5 mm

     

    Pistons

    Hypereutectic aluminum

    Hypereutectic aluminum

     

    Connecting Rods

    Forged steel

    Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins

     

    Ignition

    Distributorless with coil pack

    Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs

     

    Bore x stroke

    3.95 x 3.32 in. / 100.4 x 84.4 mm

    3.55 x 3.54 in. / 90.2 x 90.0 mm

     

    Displacement

    245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc

    281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc

     

    Compression ratio

    9.7:1

    9.8:1

     

    Horsepower

    210 @ 5,100 rpm

    292 @ 5,750 rpm

     

    Horsepower per liter

    52.5

    63.5

     

    Torque

    254 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm

    300 lb.-ft. @ 3,950 rpm

     

    Recommended fuel

    87 Octane

    87 Octane

     

    Fuel capacity

    22.5 Gallons

    22.5 Gallons

     

    Fuel Injection

    Sequential multi-port fuel injection

    Sequential multi-port fuel injection

     

    Emission Control

    Closed loop with catalyst

    Closed loop with catalyst

     

    Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation)

    Tier II, Bin 4 / ULEV II

    Tier II, Bin 5 / LEV II

     

    Oil Capacity

    5 quarts with filter

    6 quarts with filter

     

    Recommended Oil

    GF-4, 5W-30

    GF-4, 5W-20

     

    Coolant Capacity

    12.5 quarts

    12.7 quarts

     

    DRIVETRAIN

     

     

     

    Layout

    Rear- or four-wheel drive

    Rear- or four-wheel drive

     

    TRANSMISSION

     

     

     

    Standard

    5-speed automatic overdrive

    6-speed automatic overdrive

     

    Gear Ratios

     

     

     

    1st

    3.22:1

    4.17:1

     

    2nd

    2.29:1

    2.34:1

     

    3rd

    1.54:1

    1.52:1

     

    4th

    1.00:1

    1.14:1

     

    5th

    0.71:1

    0.86:1

     

    6th

    N/A

    0.69:1

     

    REV

    3.07:1

    3.40:1

     

    Final Drive

    0.71:1

    0.69:1

     

    REAR AXLE RATIO

     

    Standard

    3.55

    3.55

     

    Optional

    3.73

    NA

     


     

    SUSPENSION

     

     

     

    Front

    Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks; 32-mm stabilizer bar

     

    Rear

    Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks; 25-mm stabilizer bar

     

    STEERING

     

     

     

    Type

    Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist

     

    Steering column

    Tilt

     

    Ratio

    18.9:1

     

    Turns lock-to-lock

    3.6 turns

     

    Turning circle curb-to-curb

    36.8 ft

     

    FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy)

     

    4x2 4.0-liter V-6
    5-speed automatic

    2008 MY figures N/A

     

    4x2 4.0-liter V-8
    6-speed automatic

    2008 MY figures N/A

     

    4x4 4.0-liter V-6
    5-speed automatic

    2008 MY figures N/A

     

    4x4 4.6-liter V-8
    6-speed automatic

    2008 MY figures N/A

     

     

    BRAKES

     

     

     

    Type

    Four wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)

     

    Front

    305 x 30 mm ventilated

     

    Swept area

    780 cm 2

     

    Rear

    301 x 12 mm solid

     

    Swept area

    608 cm²

     

    Power assist

    Vacuum

     

    TIRES AND WHEELS

     

     

     

     

    P235/70R16 A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 inch painted aluminum wheels
    P245/65R17 A/S OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 inch painted aluminum wheels
    P245/65R18 A/T OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 inch machined wheels
    P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 inch machined aluminum wheels
    P235/65R18 A/S OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 inch chrome-clad wheels

     

    Recommended tire pressure (front/rear)

    35 psi / 35 psi (16-inch wheels)
    35 psi / 35 psi (17-inch wheels)
    32 psi / 32 psi (18-inch wheels)

     

    EXTERIOR

    (inches unless otherwise noted)

     

     

    Wheelbase

    113.7

     

    Vehicle length

    193.4

     

    Vehicle width
    (excluding mirrors)

    73.7

     

    Vehicle height
    (with options)

    72.8

     

    Track, front/rear

    60.9 / 61.8

     

    Minimum running ground clearance

     

     

    Approach angle

    28.2o

     

    Departure angle

    23.8o

     

    Ramp breakover angle

    18.4o

     


     

    INTERIOR

    (inches unless otherwise noted)

     

     

    Seating capacity

    5, 6 or 7 passenger

     

    Headroom

     

     

     

    Front row

    39.8

     

    Second row

    38.7

     

    Third row

    37.4

     

    Legroom

     

     

     

    Front row

    42.4

     

    Second row

    36.9

     

     

    Third row

    34.9

     

    Shoulder room

     

     

     

    Front row

    59

     

    Second row

    58.9

     

    Third row

    53.1

     

    Hip room

     

     

     

    Front row

    55.4

     

    Second row

    55.5

     

    Third row

    45.3

     

     

     

     

     

    Cargo Volume

    5 Passenger

    7 Passenger

     

    Behind First Row

    85.8 cu. ft.

    83.7 cu. ft.

     

    Behind Second Row

    45.1 cu. ft.

    43.9 cu. ft.

     

    Behind Third Row

      -

    13.6 cu. ft.

     

     

     

     

     

    Maximum towing capacity
    (when properly equipped)

    V-6 (lbs.)

    V-8 (lbs.)

     

    4X2, 5-Passenger

    5,395

    7,310

     

    4X4, 5-Passenger

    5,225

    7,130

     

    4X2, 6-Passenger

    5,340

    7,250

     

    4X4, 6-Passenger

    5,170

    7,070

     

    4X2, 7-Passenger

    5,310

    7,220

     

    4X4, 7-Passenger

    5,140

    7,040

     

     

     

     

     

    Maximum payload

     

     

     

    4X2, 5-Passenger

    1,520

    1,531

     

    4X4, 5-Passenger

    1,520

    1,520

     

    4X2, 6-Passenger

    1,470

    1,477

     

    4X4, 6-Passenger

    1,470

    1,460

     

    4X2, 7-Passenger

    1,450

    1,452

     

    4X4, 7-Passenger

    1,440

    1,440

     

     

     

     

     

    Base curb weight

     

     

     

    4X2, 5-Passenger

    4,436

    4,524

     

    4X4, 5-Passenger

    4,606

    4,702

     

    4X2, 6-Passenger

    4,494

    4,582

     

    4X4, 6-Passenger

    4,664

    4,760

     

    4X2, 7-Passenger

    4,524

    4,612

     

    4X4, 7-Passenger

    4,694

    4,790

     

    Weight distribution (f/r)

    4x2: 53/47

    4x2: 53/47

     

     

    4x4: 54/46

    4x4: 54/46

     

    Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp)

    4x2: 0.0473

    4x2: 0.0644

     

     

    4x4: 0.0455

    4x4: 0.0620

     


     

    MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

     

     

    XLT

    Battery saver; AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control); Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Front-seat side air bags; Safety Canopy?system; Steering column lock/ignition security and column tilt; BeltMinder®; SecuriLock®/ Immobilizer-anti-theft system; LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) system on rear outboard seat locations; Manual CFC-free air conditioning with rotary controls; AM/FM Stereo with Single CD, MP3 Player; Cruise control; Power door locks with remote entry key fobs; Message center with 2-line display and outside temperature and compass; Wipers ? front intermittent, speed sensitive; rear intermittent wiper with washer and defrost; Overhead storage console; Power windows with driver-side one-touch down control; Dual power sail-mounted mirrors with black caps; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch; Security Approach Lamps; Fog lamps; Chrome-finished grille; 16-inch machined aluminum wheels; Premium cloth seating surfaces with 6-way power drivers seat; Leather-wrapped color-keyed steering wheel

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Eddie Bauer adds

    Unique three-bar, chrome-finished grille; Automatic headlamps; Two-tone exterior with Pueblo Gold accents (bumpers, wheel lip moldings, step bars; body color door handles; P245/65R17 A/S tires and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels; Woodgrain interior trim; Four-line message center; Electrochromic rearview mirror; Leather seating surfaces, with 10-way power driver seat; Keyless entry keypad

     

     

     

     

    Limited adds

    Monochromatic exterior; Chrome-finished 4-bar grille; Body-colored wheel lip moldings; Chrome accent step bars; Heated side mirrors with chrome caps; 18-inch chromed wheels; Unique woodgrain interior trim; Dual-zone electronic air conditioning; Audiophile AM/FM stereo system with in-dash 6-CD, MP3 player, subwoofer, 290 watts; Heated front seats, with 6-way power passenger seat; Auxillary climate control; Leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio controls

     

     

     

     

    Interior Options

    Voice-activated navigation system; Audiophile 6CD in-dash w/MP3 player; SIRIUS® Satellite Radio includes 6 month subscription and roof mounted antenna; Auxiliary climate control; Cargo shade; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated first-row seats; Memory Seats; Quad bucket seating; Third row, 50/50-split-bench seat; PowerFold? third-row seat; Rear seat DVD entertainment system; Power moonroof; Adjustable Pedals Non-Memory or Memory; Universal garage door opener

     

     

     

     

    Exterior Options

    Black or Silver roof rail crossbars; Power running boards; 17-in machined aluminum wheels; 18-in chrome-clad wheels; Power moonroof; Heated windshield; Trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Heated Exterior Mirror; Reverse Sensing system

     

     

    Exterior color

    Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic; Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic; White Suede Clearcoat, White Sand Tri-coat; Orange Frost Clearcoat Metallic; Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic; Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic; Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic; Black Clearcoat; Redfire Clearcoat Metallic;

     

     

     

     

    Interior trim

    Camel; Black

     

     

     

     

     

     

    WARRANTY INFORMATION

     

    Warranty

    3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper

     

     

     

    5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and roadside assistance

     

     

     

     

    Specifications subject to change.

     

     




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