Ford Explorer 2006–2010 car dimensions: 4912 mm long, 1872 mm wide and 1849 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,012 kg. Braked towing is 3,316 kg.
The XLT cabin offers standard manual air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, power windows and locks, cloth seats with 6-way power driver adjustment, and a 2-line message center showing outside temperature. AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is standard along with six airbags including Safety Canopy side curtains. Reverse sensing is available as an option on this trim while dual-zone automatic climate and navigation appear on higher grades or packages.
With the second-row seats up the cargo area holds 1271 litres behind them on five-passenger models. Folding the second row flat opens 2398 litres of space, and a cargo management system with tie-downs is standard.
A Class II trailer hitch receiver is standard and rated for 1588 kg. The optional Class III/IV Trailer Tow Package raises capacity to 2447 kg with the V6 or 3316 kg with the V8 when properly equipped, and includes the necessary wiring and cooler.
Payload reaches 689 kg on typical XLT configurations. The independent suspension and available 4x4 Control Trac system support light work and recreational towing duties.
The cabin feels spacious and quiet thanks to sound-dampening materials in the carpet, headliner, doors and roof structure. XLT models come with cloth low-back front bucket seats that include a 6-way power driver seat and manual lumbar support, plus a reclining 60/40 split-folding second-row bench. A power moonroof is optional. Higher grades and packages add leather, heated front seats and more power adjustments.
EPA fuel economy 14 city/20 highway mpg for 4.0L V6 2WD. 13/19 for 4WD
Fuel tank holds 22.5 gallons
NHTSA 5-star frontal and side crash ratings. 3-star rollover
Standard safety includes 6 airbags, AdvanceTrac with RSC, 4-wheel ABS and TPMS
Normal oil change interval 7,500 miles or 6 months
The standard 4.0L V6 with 5-speed automatic returns 14 city and 20 highway mpg in 2WD form, dropping to 13/19 with 4WD. The optional 4.6L V8 with 6-speed automatic is rated 13/20 2WD and 13/19 4WD. A 22.5-gallon tank is fitted.
Follow the normal maintenance schedule for oil and filter changes every 7,500 miles or 6 months. Special operating conditions such as towing or dusty roads call for more frequent service. Tire rotations and multi-point inspections are part of the regular checks.
All models earned 5-star NHTSA ratings in frontal and side-impact tests. Standard equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, front-seat side airbags, Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, 4-wheel ABS, tire-pressure monitoring and LATCH anchors.
Basic warranty covers 3 years/36,000 miles with 5 years/60,000 miles on the powertrain. Keep up with scheduled fluid checks, filter replacements and brake inspections to maintain reliability.
Length 4912 mm, Width 1872 mm, Height 1849 mm, Wheelbase 2888 mm (Explorer 2006–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2008 Ford Explorer brochure, Ford Motor Company of Canada, 2006 Explorer Owner's Guide, 2008 Ford Explorer brochure.