2009 Ford Explorer - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engines |
V6 |
V8 |
| Type |
Cast iron block and aluminum
head |
Cast iron block and aluminum
heads |
| Configuration |
4.0L SOHC 2V V-6 |
4.6L SOHC 3V V-8 |
| Intake manifold |
Composite, shell welded
with internal runner pack |
Composite shell-welded
single runner, charge motion control valves |
| Exhaust manifold |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
| Crankshaft |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
| Redline |
6,000 rpm |
6,250 rpm |
| Minimum Idle Speed in Drive |
625 rpm |
635 rpm |
| Throttle Body |
65 mm |
75 mm |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder,
variable camshaft timing |
| Valve diameter |
Intake |
46.0 mm |
33.8 mm |
| Exhaust |
39.0 mm |
37.5 mm |
| Pistons |
Hypereutectic aluminum |
Hypereutectic aluminum |
| Connecting Rods |
Forged steel |
Cracked powdered metal
with floating wristpins |
| Ignition |
Distributorless with coil
pack |
Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert
spark plugs |
| Bore x stroke |
3.95 x 3.32 in. / 100.4
x 84.4 mm |
3.55 x 3.54 in. / 90.2
x 90.0 mm |
| Displacement |
245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc |
281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.8:1 |
| Horsepower |
210 @ 5,100 rpm |
292 @ 5700 rpm |
| Horsepower per liter |
52.5 |
63.5 |
| Torque |
254 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm |
315 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel |
87 Octane |
87 Octane |
| Fuel capacity |
22.5 Gallons |
22.5 Gallons |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port fuel
injection |
Sequential multi-port fuel
injection |
| Emission Control |
Closed loop with catalyst |
Closed loop with catalyst |
| Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation) |
Tier II, Bin 4 / ULEV II |
Tier II, Bin 5 / LEV II |
| Oil capacity |
5 quarts with filter |
6 quarts with filter |
| Recommended Oil |
GF-4, 5W-30 |
GF-4, 5W-20 |
| Coolant capacity |
12.5 quarts |
12.7 quarts |
| Drivetrain |
2009
Ford Explorer |
| Standard |
Rear or four-wheel
drive |
| Transmission:
Gear ratios (:1): |
5-speed
automatic overdrive
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6-speed
automatic overdrive
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| 1st |
3.22 |
4.17 |
| 2nd |
2.29 |
2.34 |
| 3rd |
1.54 |
1.52 |
| 4th |
1.00 |
1.14 |
| 5th |
0.71 |
0.86 |
| 6th |
- |
0.69 |
| Reverse |
3.07 |
3.40 |
| Final Drive |
0.71 |
0.69 |
| Rear Axle Ratio |
V6 |
V8 |
| Standard |
Expedition
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3.55 |
3.55 |
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Expedition EL
|
3.73 |
- |
| Suspension |
2009
Ford Explorer |
| Front |
Independent
short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over
shocks; 32-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Independent Trailing Blade
short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over
shocks; 25-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2009
Ford Explorer |
| Type |
Low-friction
rack and pinion with power assist |
| Steering column |
Tilt |
| Ratio |
18.9:1 |
| Power assist |
3.6 turns |
| Turning circle curb-to-curb |
36.8 ft |
| Brakes |
2009
Ford Explorer |
| Type |
Four
wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel
anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with
RS® (Roll Stability Control) |
| Front |
305 x
30 mm ventilated |
| Swept area |
780 cm² |
| Rear |
301 x
12 mm solid |
| Swept area |
608 cm² |
| Power assist |
Vacuum |
| Wheels
and Tires |
2009
Ford Explorer |
| Type and size |
P235/70R16
A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 inch painted aluminum wheels |
| P245/65R17
A/S OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 inch painted aluminum
wheels |
| P245/65R17
A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 inch machined aluminum wheels |
| P235/65R18
A/S OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels |
| P255/50R20
A/S BSW tires/ 20 x 8.0 inch polished aluminum wheels |
| Dimensions
Exterior (inches unless otherwise noted) |
2009
Ford Explorer |
| Wheelbase |
113.7 |
| Vehicle length |
193.4 |
| Vehicle width |
excluding mirrors |
73.7 |
| Vehicle
height with options |
72.8 |
| Track width |
Front |
60.9 |
| Rear |
61.8 |
| Minimum Running Ground
clearance |
8.7 |
| Approach angle |
28.2° |
| Departure angle |
23.8° |
| Ramp breakover angle |
18.4° |
| Interior
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2009
Ford Explorer |
| Seating
Capacity |
5, 6
or 7 passenger |
| Headroom |
Front row |
39.8 |
| Second row |
38.7 |
| Third row |
37.4 |
| Legroom |
Front row |
42.4 |
| Second row |
36.9 |
| Third row |
34.9 |
| Shoulder room |
Front row |
59 |
| Second row |
58.9 |
| Third row |
53.1 |
| Hip room |
Front row |
55.4 |
| Second row |
55.5 |
| Third row |
45.3 |
| Cargo
Volume |
5
Passenger |
7
Passenger |
| Cargo Volume |
Behind first row |
85.8 cu. ft. |
83.7 cu. ft. |
| Behind second row |
45.1
cu. ft. |
43.9
cu. ft. |
| Behind third row |
- |
13.6
cu. ft. |
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V-6 |
V-8 |
Maximum towing capacity
(when properly equipped) |
4X2, 5-Passenger |
5,375 |
7,285 |
| 4X4, AWD 5-Passenger |
5,205 |
7,115 |
| 4X2, 6-Passenger |
5,315 |
7,225 |
| 4X4, AWD 6-Passenger |
5,140 |
7,050 |
| 4X2, 7-Passenger |
5,290 |
7,200 |
| 4X4, AWD 7-Passenger |
5,115 |
7,025 |
| Maximum Payload |
4X2, 5-Passenger |
1,500 |
1,500 |
| 4X4, AWD 5-Passenger |
1,500 |
1,500 |
| 4X2, 6-Passenger |
1,450 |
1,450 |
| 4X4, AWD 6-Passenger |
1,440 |
1,440 |
| 4X2, 7-Passenger |
1,430 |
1,430 |
| 4X4, AWD 7-Passenger |
1,420 |
1,420 |
| Base curb weight |
4X2, 5-Passenger |
4,455 |
4,526 |
| 4X4, AWD 5-Passenger |
4,628 |
4,719 |
| 4X2, 6-Passenger |
4,519 |
4,609 |
| 4X4, AWD 6-Passenger |
4,691 |
4,782 |
| 4X2, 7-Passenger |
4,544 |
4,634 |
| 4X4, AWD 7-Passenger |
4,716 |
4,807 |
| Weight distribution (front
/ rear) |
4x2 |
53/47 |
53/47 |
| 4x4 |
54/46 |
54/46 |
| Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp) |
4x2 |
0.0473 |
0.0644 |
| 4x4 |
0.0455 |
0.0620 |
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