2008 Ford Explorer for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 | $24.34 |
2008 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 171 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (44), electrical system (43) and engine (28). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V453000 | 2007-09-26 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Ford Explorer for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2008 Ford Explorer for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2008 Ford Explorer for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Specs, explained
Under the hood: the 4.0L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated 14.7 L/100 km combined: about 44 litres every 300 km. That works out to about $22.79 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Who the Explorer suits
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Explorer for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week with the Explorer answers more than any brochure.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $227.90 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Your move
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Ford Explorer from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4558.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.