First Impressions of the Ford Explorer for 2009
In 2009 Ford released the Explorer Limited to the truck-buying market. The Explorer came in three configurations: Eddie Bauer, Limited, and XLT. The Limited configuration is powered by the 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Explorer competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.
Performance
The Explorer Limited is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
The Explorer uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2009 Explorer is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Explorer Limited Statistics
The Explorer is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The Explorer Limited received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ford Explorer Limited sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Explorer.
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