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2009 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Utility

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2009 Ford Explorer
Engines: 3.5L V6; 4.0L V8; 4.6L V8
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 6 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
Power: 210 HP; 290 HP; 292 HP
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4,015 cc 4.0 liters V 6 front engine with 100.3 mm bore, 84.3 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel consumption: EPA 08 city (mpg): 14, highway (mpg): 20 and combined (mpg): 16
Multi-point injection fuel system
22.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 18.7
Power: 157 kW , 210 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 254 ft lb , 344 Nm @ 3,700 rpm

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