Car financing: 2009 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2009 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2009 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 |
2009 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.6 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $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 2009 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (6), power train (5) and unknown or other (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2009 Ford Explorer: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2009 Ford Explorer for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 2009 Ford Explorer is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the Explorer
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
Under the hood: the 4.6L 8-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The combined figure, 13.8 L/100 km, means roughly 41 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $21.39, and a 300 km weekend about $64.17. The EPA estimates US$3,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Explorer
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Good uses for the Explorer
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Explorer tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Explorer answers the big questions. Rent the Explorer first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $213.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Ready when you are
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 2009 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 2009 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2009 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4278.00.
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.