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2008 Ford Explorer Overview

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Trims

Eddie Bauer
Avg. Price: $16,817
Eddie Bauer 4WD
Avg. Price: $17,562
Eddie Bauer V8
Avg. Price: $17,573
Eddie Bauer V8 4WD
Avg. Price: $18,040
Limited
Avg. Price: $19,455
Limited 4WD
Avg. Price: $19,128
Limited V8
Avg. Price: $19,116
Limited V8 4WD
Avg. Price: $19,474
XLT
Avg. Price: $14,932
XLT 4WD
Avg. Price: $15,744
XLT V8
9 national listings
Avg. Price: $15,488
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Average User Score

4.25 stars

Based on 9 reviews

Gas Guzzler...recommend A V6 Over 8, But, Not By Much! by Kory
 — Looking for plenty of room for all the kiddies or extra people, fun to drive and "cheaper" on the pocketbook over other SUV's? This was a good middle ground. Was looking at the BMW X5, Volvo, Audi a... Read More
Best Explorer Yet by packgulfsun
 — This is my 2nd Explorer,I still have the '97 which has 100k milels on it and is running great. I don't like the iac control on the 07 and the rough idle/clicking noise it's had forever. The new Eddie ... Read More
Great Buy, Great Family Vehicle by Stevin
 — The Explorer is a great buy. No problems, the quality is great. The performance is fine for everyday driving, nothing you would take to the drag strip though. Fun to drive, very comfortable. Sync is a... Read More

2008 Ford Explorer Overview

Overall User Score

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Based on 9 reviews

2008 Ford Explorer

Ford expanded the Explorer lineup for 2008 to include no fewer than 12 configurations, including XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited versions, each of which can be equipped with optional four-wheel drive and a choice of V6 or V8 engine.  

In addition, Ford Motor Company added a number of new features for 2008. The Explorer holds the honor as the first Ford vehicle with a new capless fuel filling system (available late in the model year), which opens and closes automatically when drivers insert or extract a fuel pump nozzle. It also provides a tighter seal than a typical gas cap, according to Ford.

New standard equipment for 2008 also includes Ford's Safety Canopy system, which consists of a rollover sensor and side curtain airbags. In addition, late in the 2008 model year, the Explorer will be available with a new technology option called Sync, a communications connectivity system that enables hands-free access to cell phones and MP3 players through the Explorer's audio system.

The 2008 Explorer also sports three new exterior colors, including Stone Green, Vapor Silver, and White Suede.

The 2008 Ford Explorer comes with either a 4.0-liter, single-overhead-cam V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower or an optional 4.6-liter V8 that generates 292 horsepower. Beyond that, standard features and options are varied and can be extensive, depending on the trim package.

No matter which Ford Explorer you get, it will guzzle gas. Also, Stephen Colbert has called the Explorer his favorite car a few times.

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Cost $14,925 Average Instant Market Value $21,453 Average Instant Market Value $20,378 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 18 20
Horsepower 210 300 210
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 45.1 18.6 44.4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.4 41.1 42.4

Ford Explorer Questions

HussamAhmed
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I Have 2008 Ford Explorer, I Have A Problem With The Thermostat. It Was Wor...

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zaffarlone
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Ac Air Out Fins Not Moving Jointly

The fins directing the exost air from my AC near the dash in center do not move right or left jointly. I have to move them one by one. How do I solve this problem.

19 views with 4 answers (last answer 3 months ago)
zaffarlone
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Do We Need To Chage Oil

Do we need to change the differential oil or gear oil for ford explorer? If yes after how many miles.

37 views with 3 answers (last answer 3 months ago)
zaffarlone
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I Switched To Heater For Few Days And Now The Ac Does Not Work.

The Air Condition was working fine. I switched it to the heater for few days and now the AC does not cool . On checking I found that the compressor clutch does not get activated. heater is working fin...

37 views with 4 answers (last answer 3 months ago)
stanuc
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What Does The 4x4 Auto Button Do?

I recently purchased a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD. When I push the 4x4 HIGH button, a 4x4 light comes on the dashboard. Likewise, when I push the 4x4 LOW button, a 4x4 and LOW light comes on. When I p...

2,892 views with 10 answers (last answer 5 months ago)