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Ford says trailing arms added to the rear suspension in 2006 make it more robust.īuilt on a 113.7-inch wheelbase, the Explorer measures 193.4 inches long overall. In the Explorer’s 2002 redesign, engineers devised an innovative porthole-in-frame independent rear suspension, with shafts that poke through holes drilled into the frame. Ford says the system saves refueling time and can provide a better seal to trap fuel vapors.Įddie Bauer and Limited models offer power running boards. Later in the model year, in place of a standard fuel cap Ford will introduce a cap-less fuel filler. Limited models come standard with auxiliary air conditioning, 18-inch chrome-clad wheels and a reverse sensing system. The available DVD entertainment system features an 8-inch screen, and three new colors are available: Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and White Suede Clearcoat Metallic. The Explorer competes with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Nissan Pathfinder.Īn audio input jack is standard with all radios. There are three trim levels: XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited.
2008 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION DRIVER
Major Features and Options XLT includes: Fog lamps Frame hider (not available on units with running boards or step bars) Privacy glass Chrome four-bar grille One-piece liftgate with flip-open rear window Power mirrors with security approach lamps Black roof side rails 16-inch, painted aluminum wheels with P235/70R 16 all-season tires Body-color wheel lip moldings Power windows with one-touch up/down driver window (late availability) Air conditioning AM/FM audio system with MP3-capable, single-CD player Auxiliary audio input jack Cargo management system Carpeted floor mats Center console with floor shifter Front grab handle Dual rear grab handles Two 12-volt power points Load-floor tie-down hooks Two-line message center with outside-temperature readout Cloth low-back bucket seats with manual driver lumbar adjustment 60/40-split folding second-row bench seat with back-rest recline Illuminated visor vanity mirrors AdvanceTrac? with RSC(r) (Roll Stability Control) Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column Second-generation driver and front-passenger front air bags Seat-mounted side air bags Belt-Minder(r) Front-passenger sensing system Illuminated entry Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system in rear outboard seats Remote entry key fobs Front-row pretensioner safety belts SecuriLock(r) immobilizer anti-theft system Safety Canopy? side curtain air bags Tire Pressure Monitoring System.Ford adds standard side curtain airbags and its new voice-activated multimedia system, Sync, to its midsize Explorer SUV for 2008. For 2008, Explorer adds new technology and safety features while still meeting the needs of SUV customers with its generous interior and capable towing performance. It leads the mid-size SUV segment in sales, and remains the first choice when looking for a vehicle that will serve family adventures well. Since its introduction, the Ford Explorer has delivered confidence and customer-oriented design. Three new exterior colors are added for 2008: Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and White Suede Clearcoat Metallic. With 12 available arrays and many package options, Explorer is the class leader in comprehensive equipment levels. Safety Canopy? side curtain air bags are now standard on all series. Explorer is the first Ford vehicle to receive the new capless fuel filling system (late availability).
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Explorer adds more features for comfort and convenience for 2008, including: industry-exclusive Ford Sync(tm) hands-free communications and entertainment system (late availability), voice-activated navigation system and new 20-inch wheels (late availability).