Example carRust repair for a 2008 Ford Explorer
Rust repair for the 2008 Ford Explorer: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2008 Ford Explorer for rust repair
- 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.
Your 2008 Ford Explorer: the work
For the 2008 Ford Explorer, rust repair starts with a quote from a person, never a guess. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
The car itself
We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. A bigger body means more surface to work on, which shows in the time. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for it; a dealer can check by the VIN.
Getting a price
Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Ask anything about the work in the request.
Need a car meanwhile?
Keep driving: rent from us while the work is done. Choose a car from our fleet for the days the work takes. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Looking after it afterwards
Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car. If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us.
A few things first
Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Ask any question you have before the work starts.
Planning around the work
If you need the car back by a date, say so and we plan for it. Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished.
Why prices differ
The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail. Ask what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do.
Next step
Tell us what the car needs and when it is free.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2008 Ford Explorer
Can I rent a car while my 2008 Ford Explorer is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2008 Ford Explorer?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.