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Ford Explorer

General information

ModelFord Explorer
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4015 ccm (245.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Seats7
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4015 ccm (245.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power213.00 PS (157 kW or 210 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque345.42 Nm (35.2 kgf-m or 254.8 ft.lbs) at 3700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke74.0 x 75.5 mm (2.9 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1919 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1110 kg (2,447.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1652 kg (3,642.0 pounds)
Towing weight900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions218.0 g/km
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