2012 Ford Expedition EL

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2012 Ford Expedition EL

Starting MSRP $40,055–$52,330

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: XL 4dr 4x2

Engines

See Specs 310-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Available Heavy-duty radiator  
Standard 150-amp. alternator  
Standard 650 CCA battery  
(72Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Mode select transmission  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P275/65SR18.0 OWL AT tires  
Available P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Available 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Standard Running boards  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Black front and rear bumpers with black rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 200 lbs.)
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Available Class IV heavy-duty trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Black bodyside cladding  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Keyfob rear window remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Keypad locking  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Available Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Full overhead console with storage, conversation mirror  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 4 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 8  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 40-20-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Fixed third row 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Available Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Available SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Available SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Available DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Available Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Multi-source rear audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Available 2 wireless headphones  
Available Entertainment system with DVD  
Available Internet access  
Available A/V remote  
Available 2 2nd row LCD monitor  
Available Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper with heating wiper park  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Safety Canopy System curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Stability control with anti-roll control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
330 cu.in. Engine displacement  
310-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower  
365 lbs.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.6" x 4.2" Engine bore x stroke  
9.80 to 1 Compression ratio  
34.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
14 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
5,844 lbs. Curb weight  
2,893 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,951 lbs. Rear curb weight  
7,540 lbs. GVWR  
3,500 lbs. Front GAWR  
4,250 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,580 lbs. Payload  
3,500 lbs. Front axle capacity  
4,250 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,500 lbs. Front spring rating  
4,250 lbs. Rear spring rating  
8,900 lbs. Towing capacity  
15,000 lbs. GCWR  
36,000 psi Frame yield strength
221.3" Exterior length  
24.7 cu.in. Frame section modulus
78.8" Exterior body width  
77.7" Exterior height  
131.0" Wheelbase  
67.0" Front tread  
67.2" Rear tread  
22.0' Turning radius  
23 degrees Approach angle  
20 degrees Departure angle  
8.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
18 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
35.3" Load floor height  
41.1" Front legroom  
39.1" Rear legroom  
37.7" Third row legroom  
39.5" Front headroom  
39.7" Rear headroom  
38.0" Third row headroom  
60.2" Front hiproom  
59.9" Rear hiproom  
51.8" Third row hiproom  
63.2" Front shoulder room  
63.7" Rear shoulder room  
67.1" Third row shoulder room  
168.3 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
42.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
85.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
130.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
34.1" Interior cargo height  
98.3" Interior cargo length  
60.2" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
28.9" Interior cargo length to third row seat  
51.4" Interior cargo width (min.)  

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