2009 Ford Explorer XLT V8
The 2009 Ford Explorer XLT V8 is a 292-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $28,305 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 292 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 315 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Explorer measures 193.4 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,305 ($42,886 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,120 ($44,121 *) |
| Destination Charge | $815 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L Modular SOHC 3-valve V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 292 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/long-arm independent front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear suspension |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars