For 2009 Ford Explorer comes with three models, XLT, the Eddie Bauer® with its customary rugged luxury, and the Limited. Explorer offers two engine choices: the responsive 4.0L V6 with 5-speed transmission, or the higher-output 4.6L 3-valve-per-cylinder V8 with 6-speed automatic transmission. The luxurious Explorer Limited leather-trimmed 7-passenger interior with standard 3rd-row Power Foldâ„¢ seats in Black. The high-end Explorer Limited and the Explorer XLT with available XLT Appearance Package, which includes black running boards and 17″ machined aluminum wheels.