2008 Ford Explorer Review

2008 Ford Explorer is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 193.40 in length and 72.80 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Ford Explorer has 14 trims priced by the manufacturer at 36,690 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2008 Ford Explorer. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 22.50 gallon. The engine is 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V and uses 13 of gasoline in the city and 13 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Trims Available: 14
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $36,690 USD
Tires: 235/65R18
Tank Size: 23 gallon

Ford Explorer 2008 Trims

2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 City / 20 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 20 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 City / 20 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 20 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 13 City / 20 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 14 City / 20 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L AWD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L AWD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7

Vin Numbers

  • 1FMEU85828UA68632
  • 1FMEU85828UB08479
  • 1FMEU85838UA64184
  • 1FMEU85858UA75655
  • 1FMEU85818UA68072

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07E104000 started on /Date(1197349200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Recall 07V453000 started on /Date(1190779200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.

Consequence: IF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTACTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, IT MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TIGHTENED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 10E043000 started on /Date(1283486400000-0400)/.

Summary: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

FAQ

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The 2008 Ford Explorer is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Ford Explorer so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Ford Explorer is lower than $13,900.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Ford Explorer that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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$26,495 - $36,690
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14 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

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$26,495 - $36,690
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$26,495 - $36,690
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
14 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

Ford F-450 SD

$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
14 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

Ford F-550

$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
14 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
14 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
14 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
4.6L V8 SOHC 16V

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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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$26,495 - $36,690
13 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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$26,495 - $36,690
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