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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs 2017 Ford Explorer

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Towing Capacity

2008 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
Eddie Bauer4.0L V6RWD3,500 lbs.
Eddie Bauer 4WD/4.0L V64WD3,500 lbs.
Limited4.0L V6RWD3,500 lbs.
Limited 4WD/4.0L V64WD3,500 lbs.
XLT4.0L V6RWD3,500 lbs.
XLT4.0L V64WD3,500 lbs.
Sport Trac Adrenalin4.0L V6AWD5,098 lbs.
Sport Trac Limited4.0L V6RWD5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac Limited4.0L V64WD5,098 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT4.0L V6RWD5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT4.0L V64WD5,098 lbs.

2017 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
EcoBoost3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
EcoBoost3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
Limited2.3L I4FWD2,000 lbs.
Limited2.3L I44WD2,000 lbs.
Limited EcoBoost2.3L I4FWD2,000 lbs.
Limited EcoBoost2.3L I44WD2,000 lbs.
Platinum3.5L V64WD5,000 lbs.
Sport3.5L V64WD5,000 lbs.
XLT3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
XLT3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.
XLT EcoBoost3.5L V6FWD2,000 lbs.
XLT EcoBoost3.5L V64WD2,000 lbs.

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