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2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer RWD 4dr V6 XLT

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door
14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

4.0L/245

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

210 @ 5100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

254 @ 3700

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P235/70R16

Rear Tire Size:

P235/70R16

Spare Tire Size:

P235/70R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.85 x 0.39

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

22.5

Wheelbase (in):

113.7

Advanced Technical Data

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2860

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3340

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2329

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2107

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6010

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

8500

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

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.29

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.54

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.07

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

130

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1950

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

7.8

Frame Type:

Ladder

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) - 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

Front Tire Order Code:

T52

Rear Tire Order Code:

T52

Spare Tire Order Code:

T52

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1700

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1700

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1700

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

721

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

721

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

721

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

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

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.01 x 0.43

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

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

Third Head Room (in):

37.4

Third Leg Room (in):

34.9

Third Shoulder Room (in):

53.1

Third Hip Room (in):

45.3

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 Type:

Liftgate

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

33.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

44.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

85.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

45.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

13.6

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