2008 Ford Explorer

Horsepower: 292 @ 5750
Torque (lb-ft): 300 @ 3950
Weight: lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: Sport Utility
Market Segment: 4WD Sport Utili...
Engine type: Gas V8
Transmission type: 6 Automatic w/OD

MSRP: $33,662 - $35,855

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“Customers are smart. They value vehicles – the more efficient, the better,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of Marketing and Communications. “Ford gets it.

“Innovative technologies can transform people’s favorite vehicles. Look at SYNC, the Ford system that connects people and their favorite portable devices, including media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, while in their vehicles.”

Technologies and engineering innovations help Explorer America concept deliver an approximately 20 to 30 percent fuel-economy improvement, depending on engine selection, while providing room for six and their gear as well as moderate towing and off-roading capabilities.

This smarter utility concept simplifies Ford Motor Company’s systems approach for delivering sustainable vehicles, specifically demonstrating:

A powertrain lineup that includes a 4-cylinder 2-liter engine with EcoBoost technology delivering 275 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque or, as a premium engine, a 3.5-liter V-6 delivering about 340 hp. Depending on engine selection, fuel-efficiency will improve by 20 to 30 percent versus today’s V-6 Explorer
Migration from current body-on-frame to unibody construction, reducing weight and delivering superior driving dynamics
A fuel-efficient 6-speed transmission with auto shift control, allowing the driver to select and hold a lower gear with just the turn of a dial when conditions warrant it
A weight reduction of 150 pounds for the V-6 version thanks to its downsized – yet superior performing – engine, as well as more lightweight materials, suspension and chassis components
Fuel-saving electric power assisted steering (EPAS) and other engine actions that deliver a fuel savings benefit of about 5 percent. Between 80 to 90 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles will have EPAS by 2012

In addition to its fuel-efficient powertrain and technologies, the Explorer America concept addresses how the SUV market has changed in the past 15 years.

In the 1990s, customers were drawn by SUVs aligned with people’s adventurous, more rugged lifestyles. Today’s consumers are more discerning, demanding products that are capable and flexible – but more intelligently executed.

The Explorer America concept looks the part, too, with a modern, muscular design language that belies its ability to harness today’s active lifestyles. Its integrated three-bar grille, defined power dome hood, wrap-around rear glass panel window and sliding rear door give the appearance that this concept is ready for modern Lewis-and-Clark types to explore, from their own neighborhoods to the trail head.

Inside, intelligent features abound, including: single-touch stackable, sliding seats that allow for convenient access to the second row; a work table with seats deploy from the tailgate; and a three-dimensional compass and navigation unit with a topographical map built right into the instrument panel.

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Vehicle

• Rear Door Type : Liftgate

Engine

• Engine Order Code : - TBD -
• Engine Type : Gas V8
• Displacement : 4.6L/281
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 292 @ 5750
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 300 @ 3950
• Engine Oil Cooler : N/A

Transmission

• Drivetrain : All Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : - TBD -
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.17
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.34
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.52
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.14
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.86
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.69
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.40
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Trans Power Take Off : N/A
• Trans PTO Access : N/A
• Transfer Case Model : - TBD -
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : 1.00
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : - TBD -
• Transfer Case Power Take Off : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 13
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 19

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : 650
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (2nd) : N/A
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130
• Maximum Alternator Watts : 1950

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 18.5

Weight Information

• Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 2960
• Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 3400
• Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2553
• Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2149
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 6270
• Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 12000

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 5000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 500
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 7130
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 713
• Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Independent SLA
• Suspension Type - Rear : Independent SLA
• Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2470
• Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 2200
• Axle Type - Front : Ford SLA
• Axle Type - Rear : Ford SLA
• Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3240
• Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3600
• Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : 3.73
• 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

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Brake ABS System (Second Line) : N/A
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 12.01 x 0.43
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.85 x 0.39
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : T5Y
• Rear Tire Order Code : T5Y
• Spare Tire Order Code : T5Y
• Front Tire Size : P255/50R20
• Rear Tire Size : P255/50R20
• Spare Tire Size : P255/50R20
• Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1700
• Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1700
• Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1700
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : - TBD -
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : - TBD -
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : - TBD -

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 20 x - TBD -
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 20 x - TBD -
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 20 x - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Power Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : 18.9
• Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : N/A
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 38.4

Frame

• Frame Type : Ladder

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 22.5
• Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : N/A
• Fuel Tank Location : Midship
• Aux Fuel Tank Location : N/A

Doors

• Side Door Type : N/A

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 113.7
• Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : 193.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 73.7
• Height, Overall (in) : 72.8
• Overhang, Front (in) : 35.4
• Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : 44.3
• Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 31.4
• Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 8.3
• Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 8.3
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : 33.7
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
• Side Door Opening Height (in) : N/A
• Side Door Opening Width (in) : N/A
• Step Up Height - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Step Up Height - Side (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 44.9
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft�) : 85.8
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft�) : 45.1
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft�) : N/A
• Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft�) : N/A

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 6
• 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) : 38.7
• Second Leg Room (in) : 36.9
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 58.9
• Second Hip Room (in) : 55.5
• Third Head Room (in) : N/A
• Third Leg Room (in) : N/A
• Third Shoulder Room (in) : N/A
• Third Hip Room (in) : N/A

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Explorer
• Body Style : 4 Door
• Body Code : N/A

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: * * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Rebate:

Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.

Cash Incentive Maximum: 2500

Cash Incentive Bonus Cash: 1000

Cash Finance Rule: Or

Financing Incentive Min: 1.9

Financing Incentive Max: 5.9

Financing Bonus Cash: 1000

Expiration Date: 01/02/2008

Resource Name: ford.com

Resource Date: 11/01/2007

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V453000

Mfg's Report Date: AUG 28, 2007

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1497

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.

Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S56. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Auto-On Headlights
• Adjustable Pedals
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Full Size Spare Tire

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