Ford Explorer 4 (U251)
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Product Overview
Ford Explorer 4 (chassis code U251) is a mid-size SUV in production from 2006 to 2010. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 4.0 to 4.6 liters. The V6s used a 5-speed automatic gearbox, while the V8s used a newer 6-speed one.
Compared to the Mk3 Ford Explorer, the Mk4 has marginal changes. Notably, the V8 with two valves per cylinder was updated to a 3-valve design.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 53%
Pros
- High cargo capacity
- Decent drivetrain reliability
Cons
- Slow and sluggish
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Specifications
Variants shown:
4.0 212
4.0 208
4.0 208 4WD
4.0 212 4WD
4.6
4.6 4WD
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