Ford Explorer
| Engine |
4.0L SOHC 12V V6 |
4.6L SOHC 16V V8 |
| Engine Electronics |
EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS |
EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS |
| Displacement |
4.0L |
4.6L |
| Horsepower |
210 @ 5100 |
239 @ 4750 |
| Torque |
254 @ 3700 |
282 @ 4000 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.95 x 3.32 |
3.55 x 3.54 |
| Main Bearings |
4 |
5 |
| Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster with Roller Follower |
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster with Roller Follower |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection |
Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Economy |
EPA Est. mpg: 15 City/21 HWY |
EPA Est. mpg: 15 City/19 HWY |
| Transmission type |
5-speed automatic |
5-speed automatic |
Options on some new Explorer models include standard Luxury leather trimmed front bucket seats with adjustable head restraints and 6 way power driver/passenger heated seat, manual driver/passenger lumbar support, 2 position drivers seat memory, 2nd row 60/40 split/folding seats with head restraints and color keyed instrument panel with full-width pad, side window demisters, air registers.
Ford Explorer insurance rates
2008 2009 Ford Explorer insurance rates vary by company, so be consistent in the coverages you specify when requesting rates from different agents, brokers, or companies. Then compare.
The quotes on new Ford Explorer's should be free.
Never buy a Ford Explorer before you know what the insurance rates for that vehicle will be! This may sound silly, but there are people who buy on impulse only to find that they cannot possibly afford insurance on a 2008 2009 Ford Explorer and exceed their budget.
2008 2009 Ford Explorer safety
If you live in a cold area, and you have a new 2008 2009 Ford Explorer It's always a good idea to head over to a large empty parking lot in your neighborhood when the seasons first snowfall hits. The reason for this is to give you a little time to acquaint yourself with your winter driving abilities in your new Ford Explorer, and feel of your car on the slippery road.
Remember bridges and overpasses freeze first. Slow down and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction.
Keep your Explorer windows clear of snow and ice.
Keep your speed steady and slow. In deeper snow, it's often necessary to use your Explorer's momentum to keep moving.
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