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2008 Explorer Limited Utility Specs

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2008 Explorer Limited Utility Specs

2008 Explorer Limited Utility Performance Hide
4,605 cc 4.6 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and three valves per cylinder 998
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 15
Multi-point injection fuel system
22.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 218 kW , 292 HP SAE @ 5,750 rpm; 300 ft lb , 407 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Explorer Limited Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.55:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Explorer Limited Utility Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated chrome door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 193.4, overall width (inches): 73.7, overall height (inches): 72.8, ground clearance (inches): 8.2, wheelbase (inches): 113.7, front track (inches): 60.9, rear track (inches): 61.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.8
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Metallic paint
Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Rear and side platform step
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Trailer towing preparation includes tow hook
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,010, curb weight (lbs) 4,531, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,020 and max payload (lbs) 1,520
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Explorer Limited Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and rear and 1
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
Fixed mast antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
RDS audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 74.4, front width (inches): 48.3, width between arches (inches): 44.9, height (inches): 32.9 and loading floor height (inches): 31.4
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 85.8 and all seats in place (cu ft): 45.1
Clock
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, six adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.8, rear headroom (inches): 38.7, front hip room (inches): 55.4, rear hip room (inches): 55.5, front leg room (inches): 42.4, rear leg room (inches): 36.9, front shoulder room (inches): 59 and rear shoulder room (inches): 58.9
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment with two settings and five driver's seat positions
Parking distance sensors rear and radar
Digital keypad power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
Rear air conditioner
Rear heater
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Front and rear roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: seven seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Seven speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Bench front facing third row seats
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
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