Spec Sizes

2008 Ford Explorer Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 16 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation (U251).

  • Length193.4 in
  • Width73.7 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 193.4 in · 73.7 in · 72.8 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x114.3, bore 70.6 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P245/65SR17.0 OWL AS, P235/65SR18.0 OWL AS, P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS, 235/65R18…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length193.4 in
Width73.7 in
Height72.8 in
Wheelbase113.7 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.8 in
Rear headroom38.7 in
Front legroom42.4 in
Rear legroom36.9 in
Front shoulder room59.0 in
Rear shoulder room58.9 in
Front hip room55.4 in
Rear hip room55.5 in
Luggage volume13.6 cu ft – 45.1 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
GVWR6,110 lb – 6,280 lb
Fuel tank22.5 gal
Max towing capacity3,500 lb

Engine

Torque254 – 300 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P245/65SR17.0 OWL AS
  • P235/65SR18.0 OWL AS
  • P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS
  • 235/65R18
  • 235/70R16
  • 245/65R17
  • 255/50R20
  • 255/55R19
  • 265/40R22

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver20"
  • Passenger20"
  • Rear13"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 65-1
  • 65-2
  • 65-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-305 qt
  • 5W-206 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (16 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Eddie Bauer V6 4dr 4x2193.473.772.8113.7—4460
Eddie Bauer V6 4dr 4x4193.473.772.8113.7—4632
Eddie Bauer V6 4dr All-wheel Drive193.473.772.8113.7——
Eddie Bauer V8 4dr 4x2193.473.772.8113.7—4542
Eddie Bauer V8 4dr 4x4193.473.772.8113.7—4712
Eddie Bauer V8 4dr All-wheel Drive193.473.772.8113.7——
Limited V6 4dr 4x2193.473.772.8113.7—4460
Limited V6 4dr 4x4193.473.772.8113.7—4632
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive193.473.772.8113.7——
Limited V8 4dr 4x2193.473.772.8113.7—4542
Limited V8 4dr 4x4193.473.772.8113.7—4712
Limited V8 4dr All-wheel Drive193.473.772.8113.7——
XLT V6 4dr 4x2193.473.772.8113.7—4460
XLT V6 4dr 4x4193.473.772.8113.7—4632
XLT V8 4dr 4x2193.473.772.8113.7—4542
XLT V8 4dr 4x4193.473.772.8113.7—4712

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Fourth generation (U251)): years 2006–2010. View model overview

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