The service and repair manual for the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 4.0L V6 and 4.6L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — SOHC 4.6L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door |
| Other 2008 Explorer Sport Trac variants | Explorer → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 34 complaints · 11 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 388
- General Information 1,570
- Accessories & Equipment 1,989
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 298
- Body & Frame 647
- Maintenance 110
- Brakes 358
- Restraints 290
- Drivelines & Axles 164
- Steering 117
- Electrical 1,331
- Suspension 175
- Engine Mechanical 388
- Transmission 270
- Engine Performance 2,123
- Front 184
- Rear 203
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac
- Power Train — automatic transmission › cooling unit and lines · 07V453000On 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 be.
Owners have filed 34 complaints and Ford has issued 11 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 4.6L V8 across the XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2008 Explorer Sport Trac problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Explorer Sport Trac, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2008 Explorer Sport Trac wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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