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2008 Ford Explorer
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2008 Ford Explorer

Explorer AWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.6L/281
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 292 @ 5750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 300 @ 3950
Transmission
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Maximum Alternator Watts 1950
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 18.5
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 2960
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3400
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2553
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2149
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6270
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 8500
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 350
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear Independent SLA
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 2470
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 2200
Axle Type - Front Ford SLA
Axle Type - Rear Ford SLA
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3240
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3600
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.55
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32.0
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32.0
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.77
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.01 x 0.43
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.85 x 0.39
Tires
Front Tire Order Code T5Y
Rear Tire Order Code T5Y
Spare Tire Order Code T5Y
Front Tire Size P255/50R20
Rear Tire Size P255/50R20
Spare Tire Size P255/50R20
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1700
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1700
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1700
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 20 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in) 20 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in) 20 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Steering
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 18.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 38.4
Frame
Frame Type Ladder
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 113.7
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 193.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.7
Height, Overall (in) 72.8
Overhang, Front (in) 35.4
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) 44.3
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 31.4
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.3
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 44.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 85.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 45.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Head Room (in) 39.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.0
Front Hip Room (in) 55.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.9
Second Hip Room (in) 55.5
Summary
Vehicle Name Explorer
Body Style 4 Door

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