The kind of antifreeze the 2008 Ford Explorer takes is motorcraft premium gold engine coolant. The coolant needs to be changed every 60,000 miles or so. Your air filter needs to be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or so. The spark plugs need to be replaced every 100,000 miles unless it's a copper one. A cooper spark plug needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles. You will come into many problems with an engine. A gasket may become loose and that needs to be tightened up. A spark plug may come off, causing engine issues. You can have oil leaks and those need to be repaired quickly. A serious problem is the engine overheating. This may lead to fires and the vehicle exploding. There could be excessive oil use, requiring the oil to be changed sooner than expected.
Heather M.
August 29, 2019
The 2008 Ford Explorer recommended antifreeze is the Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C).
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