2008 Ford Explorer Limited
1FMEU33878UB04112
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($8,995)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $8,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMEU33878UB04112Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Ford Explorer has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2008 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB
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VISIBILITYCERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN…NHTSA campaign 07E104000
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EQUIPMENTMARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT…NHTSA campaign 10E043000
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POWER TRAINON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE…NHTSA campaign 07V453000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2008 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $774 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,400 |
| May 2026 | $4,987 |
| June 2026 | $5,495 |
| July 2026 | $5,869 |
| August 2026 | $6,000 |
| September 2026 | $6,174 |
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2006–2010What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110 | $6,850 | 100% | 142,125 mi |
| 2009 | 23 | $5,995 | 88% | 143,244 mi |
| 2008 | 68 | $5,925 | 86% | 145,309 mi |
| 2007 | 64 | $4,987 | 73% | 164,414 mi |
| 2006 | 83 | $4,995 | 73% | 158,866 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
