The 2008 Explorer 4X4 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the XLT 4.0L to the Limited 4.6L.

Upon introduction, the XLT 4.0L is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The Limited 4.6L is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 292-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

For a full-size SUV, the 2008 Ford Explorer looks good, too. On the outside, chrome bumpers and platinum grilles give the truck a sleek and sophisticated appearance. Painted body side moldings and cladding, black grained door handles, and dual color taillamps add to this impression, and a one-piece liftgate makes loading and unloading the truck a cinch. The Explorer also comes standard with roof racks, roof rails, tow hooks, and running boards. As 2008 Ford Explorer pictures make clear – the Explorer truly is a beautiful thing. This beauty continues on the inside. Standard in every 2008 Explorer are cloth low-back bucket seats, air conditioning, speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers, speed control, passenger assist handles, and more. For those who truly love to be entertained, rear-seat DVD players or in-dash MP3 players also are available. With features like these, you can make your 2008 Ford Explorer feel like home. Take advantage of the online convenience of our 2008 Ford Explorer SUV accessories to help you find that perfect pair of driving gloves.

Standard Engine for XLT 4.0L and Eddie Bauer 4.0L:
4.0L V6, 12 valve, 210 hp @ 5100 rpm
5 speed automatic transmission
13 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

Standard Features for XLT 4.0L and Eddie Bauer 4.0L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
AM/FM Radio With 80-Watts and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player

Standard Engine for XLT 4.6L and Eddie Bauer 4.6L:
4.6L V8, 24 valve, 292 hp @ 5750 rpm
6 speed automatic transmission
13 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

Standard Features for XLT 4.6L and Eddie Bauer 4.6L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
AM/FM Radio With 80-Watts and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player

Standard Engine for Limited 4.0L:
4.0L V6, 12 valve, 210 hp @ 5100 rpm
5 speed automatic transmission
13 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy
Standard Features for Limited 4.0L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
Audiophile AM/FM Radio With 290-Watts and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player
Standard Engine for Limited 4.6L:
4.6L V8, 24 valve, 292 hp @ 5750 rpm
6 speed automatic transmission
13 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

Standard Features for Limited 4.6L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
Audiophile AM/FM Radio With 290-Watts and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player

Ford expanded the Explorer lineup for 2008 to include no less than 12 different configurations, including XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited versions, all of which can be equipped with optional four-wheel-drive and a choice of V6 or V8 engines.

In addition, Ford added a number of new features for 2008. The Explorer holds the honor as the first Ford vehicle with a new capless fuel filling system (available late in the model year), which opens and closes automatically when drivers insert or extract a fuel pump nozzle. It also provides a tighter seal than a typical gas cap, according to Ford.

New standard equipment for 2008 also includes Ford’s Safety Canopy system, which consists of a rollover sensor and side curtain airbags. In addition, late in the 2008 model year, the Explorer will be available with a new technology option called Sync, a communications connectivity system that enables hands-free access to cell phones and MP3 players through the Explorer’s audio system.

The 2008 Explorer also sports three new exterior colors, including Stone Green, Vapor Silver, and White Suede.

The 2008 Ford Explorer comes with either a 4.0-liter, single-overhead-cam V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower or an optional 4.6-liter V8 that generates 292 horsepower. Beyond that, standard features and options are varied and can be extensive, depending on the trim package.

The new 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac’s analog instrumentation includes speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel, oil pressure, coolant temperature and voltmeter, while for the convience features included in the interior are floor console includes 2 front cupholders, 2 rear cupholders, padded armrest, removable soft pack storage bag, and convenience clip.

Both models for 2008 Explorer Sport Trac have an optional leather seating package which includes a features low-back bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and 4-way adjustable head restraints, 6-way power driver’s seat and passenger seat with power lumbar support. Two way adjustable head restraints included in available leather seating surfaces for front seats are standard on the Sport Trac XLT Premium.

The 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac can come with an available Pioneer 6 disc in-dash CD player providing 290 watts through 7 speakers.

On both Ford Explorer Sport Trac’s come with a multi-functional roof rack which hase a 100 lb. maximum capacity.

Standard Engine for XLT 4.0L and Eddie Bauer 4.0L:
4.0L V6, 12 valve, 210 hp @ 5100 rpm
5 speed automatic transmission
14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
Standard Features for XLT 4.0L and Eddie Bauer 4.0L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
AM/FM Radio With 80-Watts and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
Standard Engine for XLT 4.6L and Eddie Bauer 4.6L:
4.6L V8, 24 valve, 292 hp @ 5750 rpm
6 speed automatic transmission
13 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
Standard Features for XLT 4.6 and Eddie Bauer 4.6L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
AM/FM Radio With 80-Watts and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
Standard Engine for Limited 4.0L:
4.0L V6, 12 valve, 210 hp @ 5100 rpm
5 speed automatic transmission
14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
Standard Features for Limited 4.0L:
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Electronic Brake Assistance
Audiophile AM/FM Radio With 290-Watts and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player

The 2008 Ford Expedition adds a new top-end trim level to its roster. This is Ford’s largest SUV and is available in regular length as well as the Expedition EL, which is 12 inches longer in wheelbase and about 15 inches longer overall. Both versions seat up to eight. The sole powertrain for all models is a 300-hp 5.4-liter V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard. Available is a full-time 4-wheel drive system that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes a low-range gear for off-roading. XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited trim levels are offered. New for 2008 is the top-line King Ranch, which has specific interior and exterior trim. Available safety equipment includes: ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Standard for Eddie Bauer, Limited, and King Ranch, and available for XLT is a power-folding 3rd-row seat. Options include a power tailgate, navigation system, and DVD entertainment. Note that the Lincoln Navigator is a luxury version of Expedition with different styling, features, and pricing.

The 2008 Expedition is a 4-door, up to 9-passenger sport-utility, available in 16 trims, ranging from the XLT 4X2 to the EL King Ranch 4X4.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 5.4-liter, V8, 300-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Ford introduced the Expedition in the mid-’90s as an answer to Chevrolet’s Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs. It did only a fair job competing with the Tahoe until 2003, when it was substantially reengineered with a lower center of gravity and a surprisingly roomy third row. Still, it couldn’t compete with the Suburban, which offered all the seating plus increased cargo space. Even though the Suburban has been sold for decades, Ford’s sole challenger, the Excursion, didn’t stand up to it during its 2000-05 run. In 2007, Ford answered with a much more viable competitor in the Expedition EL, which is 14.8 inches longer. Inside, 131 cubic feet of cargo volume puts the Expedition EL within striking distance of the Suburban.

Even in this era of high gas prices and climate-change concerns, the Expedition EL and Suburban fill a true need that isn’t met by minivans or crossovers: the capacity to carry up to nine occupants plus luggage — without sacrificing one for the other.

True expeditions require additional transportation conveyances: horses, boats, cars, for example. With a towing capacity around 9,000 pounds, the Ford Expedition can tow any of these.

After redesigning the Expedition for 2007 while also lowering the price, Ford adds a new top end King Ranch model for 2008, as well as an available rear backup camera and power-retractable running boards.

The Expedition is meant for utility, not posing. It carries people, hauls gear, tows boats, and pulls campers. When it’s equipped with four-wheel drive, the Expedition will also get you there whether the road is dry, wet, snowy, or even when there’s hardly any road at all.

Inside, the Expedition features rich materials and generous space in all three seating rows. The second- and third-row seats fold flat to create a useful rear cargo area. Extended-wheelbase EL versions add even more cargo-carrying capacity, which is especially noticeable when trying to load groceries or gear behind the third-row seats.

All Expeditions are powered by Ford’s 5.4-liter V8 that makes 300 horsepower and offers towing capacities in the 9000-pound range. Thanks in part to independent rear suspension, the Expedition offers a smooth ride that is more car-like than most big, truck-based SUVs. Due to that size, however, the Expedition is prone to lean in turns and is not easy to maneuver in close quarters.

With its combination of utility, a smooth, stable ride and a pleasant interior, the 2008 Ford Expedition is a fine choice for families that tow boats and take driving vacations.
2008 Ford Expedition Models:
- 2008 Ford Expedition XLT 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition XLT 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition Limited 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition El Eddie Bauer 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition El Limited 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition Limited 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition El Eddie Bauer 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition El King Ranch 4X2
- 2008 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition El Limited 4X4
- 2008 Ford Expedition El King Ranch 4X4

For 2008, the E-Series receives new front-end styling similar to Ford’s full-size SuperDuty trucks, with a large front grille and squared-off highlights. The E-Series is available as a passenger wagon that can carry up to 15 people, and there’s a commercial van version that offers up to 275 cubic feet of cargo space.

Formerly called the Econoline, the rear-wheel-drive E-150 comes in only one size. Passenger versions are sold in XL, XLT and XLT Premium Wagon trim levels.

A 4.6-liter V-8 is the base engine, and a 5.4-liter V-8 and 6.8-liter V-10 are available. An electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models. A storage system consisting of racks and bins inside the walls of the van is available as a no-charge option.

Available in regular and extended lengths, the E-350 Super Duty has a maximum GVWR of 9,500 pounds. Cutaway versions that can be used for motor homes and box vans are also available. Single and dual-rear-wheel trims are available. The E-350 passenger wagon seats seven, eight, 11 or 12 people; extended-length vans seat 11, 12, 14 or 15 occupants.

The standard E-350 engine is a 5.4-liter V-8, and E-350 models with the 5.4-liter come standard with an electronic stability system. A 6.8-liter V-10 that generates 305 hp and 420 pounds-feet of torque can be installed. E-350 extended passenger wagons can tow up to 10,000 pounds.

Upon introduction, the E-150 XL is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 225-horsepower engine. The E-350 XLT Super Duty Extended is equipped with a standard 5.4-liter, V8, 255-horsepower engine. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
Standard Engine:
4.6L V8, 16 valve, 225 hp @ 4800 rpm
4 speed automatic transmission

Standard Features:
Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Radio Antenna