Example carEmissions test for a 2008 Ford Explorer
Emissions test for the 2008 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Ford Explorer for emissions test
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Explorer
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For an emissions test on the 2008 Ford Explorer, we connect you with a trusted shop. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.0L 6-cylinder. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 4.0L 6-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed automatic, drives it.
From request to repair
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Getting a clear quote
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Ready to ask?
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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