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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Islander RWD 4dr V6 XLT

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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:
5
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
4.0L/245
Fuel System:
SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
254 @ 3700
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
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):
11.81 x 0.39
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
22.5
Wheelbase (in):
130.5
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
131" WB
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
3000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
3320
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2500
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2070
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
6020
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
10000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5260
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
526
Engine Order Code:
99E
Trans Order Code:
44V
Trans Type:
5
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
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
3000
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3400
Axle Type - Front:
Twin-forged SLA
Axle Type - Rear:
Semi-floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
3240
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3600
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.73
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:
T53
Rear Tire Order Code:
T53
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:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.97 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):
38.5
Second Leg Room (in):
36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
58.9
Second Hip Room (in):
55.5
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
210.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
73.7
Height, Overall (in):
72.5
Overhang, Front (in):
35.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
44.3
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
30.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
8.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
8.5
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):
49.6
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):
49.5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):
61.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
45.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
21.2
Cargo Volume (ft³):
37.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):
44.4


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