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V-6 |
V-8 |
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2008 Ford Explorer BODY |
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Construction |
Steel body on fully boxed frame |
Steel body on fully boxed frame |
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Final Assembly Location |
Louisville , Ky. |
Louisville , Ky. |
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2008 Ford Explorer ENGINE |
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Type |
Cast iron block and aluminum head |
Cast iron block and aluminum heads |
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Manufacturing Location |
Cologne, Germany |
Romeo, Michigan |
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Configuration |
V-6 |
V-8 |
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Intake Manifold |
Composite, shell welded with internal runner pack |
Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves |
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Exhaust Manifold |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
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Crankshaft |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
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Redline |
6,000 rpm |
6,250 rpm |
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Idle Speed in Drive |
625 rpm |
635 rpm |
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Throttle Body |
65 mm |
75 mm |
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Valvetrain |
SOHC, 2
valves per cylinder |
SOHC, 3
valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing |
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Valve Diameter |
Intake: 46.0 mm |
Intake: 33.8 mm |
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Exhaust: 39.0 mm |
Exhaust: 37.5 mm |
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Pistons |
Hypereutectic aluminum |
Hypereutectic aluminum |
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Connecting Rods |
Forged steel |
Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins |
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Ignition |
Distributorless with coil pack |
Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs |
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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 |
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Displacement |
245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc |
281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc |
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Compression ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.8:1 |
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Horsepower |
210 @ 5,100 rpm |
292 @ 5,750 rpm |
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Horsepower per liter |
52.5 |
63.5 |
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Torque |
254 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm |
300 lb.-ft. @ 3,950 rpm |
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Recommended fuel |
87 Octane |
87 Octane |
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Fuel capacity |
22.5 Gallons |
22.5 Gallons |
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Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
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Emission Control |
Closed loop with catalyst |
Closed loop with catalyst |
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Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation) |
Tier II, Bin 4 / ULEV II |
Tier II, Bin 5 / LEV II |
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Oil Capacity |
5 quarts with filter |
6 quarts with filter |
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Recommended Oil |
GF-4, 5W-30 |
GF-4, 5W-20 |
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Coolant Capacity |
12.5 quarts |
12.7 quarts |
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2008 Ford Explorer DRIVETRAIN |
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Layout |
Rear- or four-wheel drive |
Rear- or four-wheel drive |
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2008 Ford Explorer TRANSMISSION |
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Standard |
5-speed automatic overdrive |
6-speed automatic overdrive |
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Gear Ratios |
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1st |
3.22:1 |
4.17:1 |
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2nd |
2.29:1 |
2.34:1 |
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3rd |
1.54:1 |
1.52:1 |
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4th |
1.00:1 |
1.14:1 |
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5th |
0.71:1 |
0.86:1 |
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6th |
N/A |
0.69:1 |
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REV |
3.07:1 |
3.40:1 |
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Final Drive |
0.71:1 |
0.69:1 |
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2008 Ford Explorer REAR AXLE RATIO |
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Standard |
3.55 |
3.55 |
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Optional |
3.73 |
NA |
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2008 Ford Explorer SUSPENSION |
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Front |
Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks; 32-mm stabilizer bar |
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Rear |
Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks; 25-mm stabilizer bar |
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2008 Ford Explorer STEERING |
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Type |
Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist |
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Steering column |
Tilt |
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Ratio |
18.9:1 |
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Turns lock-to-lock |
3.6 turns |
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Turning circle curb-to-curb |
36.8 ft |
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2008 Ford Explorer FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy) |
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4x2
4.0-liter V-6 |
2008 MY figures N/A |
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4x2 4.0-liter
V-8 |
2008 MY figures N/A |
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4x4
4.0-liter V-6 |
2008 MY figures N/A |
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4x4
4.6-liter V-8 |
2008 MY figures N/A |
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2008 Ford Explorer BRAKES |
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Type |
Four wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac� with RSC� (Roll Stability Control) |
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Front |
305 x 30 mm ventilated |
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Swept area |
780 cm 2 |
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Rear |
301 x 12 mm solid |
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Swept area |
608 cm� |
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Power assist |
Vacuum |
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2008 Ford Explorer TIRES AND WHEELS |
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P235/70R16
A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 inch painted aluminum
wheels |
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Recommended tire pressure (front/rear) |
35 psi / 35
psi (16-inch wheels) |
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2008 Ford Explorer EXTERIOR |
(inches unless otherwise noted) |
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Wheelbase |
113.7 |
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Vehicle length |
193.4 |
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Vehicle
width |
73.7 |
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Vehicle
height |
72.8 |
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Track, front/rear |
60.9 / 61.8 |
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Minimum running ground clearance |
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Approach angle |
28.2o |
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Departure angle |
23.8o |
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Ramp breakover angle |
18.4o |
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I2008 Ford Explorer NTERIOR |
(inches unless otherwise noted) |
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Seating capacity |
5, 6 or 7 passenger |
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Headroom |
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Front row |
39.8 |
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Second row |
38.7 |
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Third row |
37.4 |
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Legroom |
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Front row |
42.4 |
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Second row |
36.9 |
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Third row |
34.9 |
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Shoulder room |
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Front row |
59 |
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Second row |
58.9 |
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Third row |
53.1 |
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Hip room |
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Front row |
55.4 |
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Second row |
55.5 |
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Third row |
45.3 |
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2008 Ford Explorer Cargo Volume |
5 Passenger |
7 Passenger |
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Behind First Row |
85.8 cu. ft. |
83.7 cu. ft. |
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Behind Second Row |
45.1 cu. ft. |
43.9 cu. ft. |
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Behind Third Row |
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13.6 cu. ft. |
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2008 Ford Explorer
Maximum
towing capacity |
V-6 (lbs.) |
V-8 (lbs.) |
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4X2, 5-Passenger |
5,395 |
7,310 |
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4X4, 5-Passenger |
5,225 |
7,130 |
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4X2, 6-Passenger |
5,340 |
7,250 |
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4X4, 6-Passenger |
5,170 |
7,070 |
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4X2, 7-Passenger |
5,310 |
7,220 |
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4X4, 7-Passenger |
5,140 |
7,040 |
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2008 Ford Explorer Maximum payload |
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4X2, 5-Passenger |
1,520 |
1,531 |
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4X4, 5-Passenger |
1,520 |
1,520 |
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4X2, 6-Passenger |
1,470 |
1,477 |
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4X4, 6-Passenger |
1,470 |
1,460 |
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4X2, 7-Passenger |
1,450 |
1,452 |
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4X4, 7-Passenger |
1,440 |
1,440 |
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2008 Ford Explorer Base curb weight |
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4X2, 5-Passenger |
4,436 |
4,524 |
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4X4, 5-Passenger |
4,606 |
4,702 |
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4X2, 6-Passenger |
4,494 |
4,582 |
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4X4, 6-Passenger |
4,664 |
4,760 |
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4X2, 7-Passenger |
4,524 |
4,612 |
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4X4, 7-Passenger |
4,694 |
4,790 |
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Weight distribution (f/r) |
4x2: 53/47 |
4x2: 53/47 |
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4x4: 54/46 |
4x4: 54/46 |
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Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp) |
4x2: 0.0473 |
4x2: 0.0644 |
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4x4: 0.0455 |
4x4: 0.0620 |
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2008 Ford Explorer MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
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XLT |
Battery saver; AdvanceTrac� with RSC� (Roll Stability Control); Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Front-seat side air bags; Safety Canopy�system; Steering column lock/ignition security and column tilt; BeltMinder�; SecuriLock�/ Immobilizer-anti-theft system; LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) system on rear outboard seat locations; Manual CFC-free air conditioning with rotary controls; AM/FM Stereo with Single CD, MP3 Player; Cruise control; Power door locks with remote entry key fobs; Message center with 2-line display and outside temperature and compass; Wipers � front intermittent, speed sensitive; rear intermittent wiper with washer and defrost; Overhead storage console; Power windows with driver-side one-touch down control; Dual power sail-mounted mirrors with black caps; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch; Security Approach Lamps; Fog lamps; Chrome-finished grille; 16-inch machined aluminum wheels; Premium cloth seating surfaces with 6-way power drivers seat; Leather-wrapped color-keyed steering wheel |
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Eddie Bauer adds |
Unique three-bar, chrome-finished grille; Automatic headlamps; Two-tone exterior with Pueblo Gold accents (bumpers, wheel lip moldings, step bars; body color door handles; P245/65R17 A/S tires and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels; Woodgrain interior trim; Four-line message center; Electrochromic rearview mirror; Leather seating surfaces, with 10-way power driver seat; Keyless entry keypad |
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Limited adds |
Monochromatic exterior; Chrome-finished 4-bar grille; Body-colored wheel lip moldings; Chrome accent step bars; Heated side mirrors with chrome caps; 18-inch chromed wheels; Unique woodgrain interior trim; Dual-zone electronic air conditioning; Audiophile AM/FM stereo system with in-dash 6-CD, MP3 player, subwoofer, 290 watts; Heated front seats, with 6-way power passenger seat; Auxillary climate control; Leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio controls |
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Interior Options |
Voice-activated navigation system; Audiophile 6CD in-dash w/MP3 player; SIRIUS� Satellite Radio includes 6 month subscription and roof mounted antenna; Auxiliary climate control; Cargo shade; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated first-row seats; Memory Seats; Quad bucket seating; Third row, 50/50-split-bench seat; PowerFold� third-row seat; Rear seat DVD entertainment system; Power moonroof; Adjustable Pedals Non-Memory or Memory; Universal garage door opener |
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Exterior Options |
Black or Silver roof rail crossbars; Power running boards; 17-in machined aluminum wheels; 18-in chrome-clad wheels; Power moonroof; Heated windshield; Trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Heated Exterior Mirror; Reverse Sensing system |
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Exterior color |
Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic; Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic; White Suede Clearcoat, White Sand Tri-coat; Orange Frost Clearcoat Metallic; Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic; Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic; Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic; Black Clearcoat; Redfire Clearcoat Metallic; |
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Interior trim |
Camel; Black |
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2008 Ford Explorer WARRANTY INFORMATION |
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Warranty |
3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper |
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5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and roadside assistance |
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Specifications subject to change. |
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