2012 Ford Explorer Summary

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2012 Ford Explorer

Starting MSRP $28,280–$39,855

MPG City: 17 – 20 Highway: 23 – 28

Available Engines

240-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(3.5) 24 consumer reviews

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Summary

New or Notable

•	Turbo four-cylinder or V-6
•	Car-based platform
•	Optional inflatable rear seat belts
•	Available Terrain Management System

What We Like

•	Headroom in all rows
•	Cabin quality
•	Gas mileage
•	Safety features

What We Don't

•	Touch-sensitive controls
•	Second-row legroom
•	Thick A-pillars limit sightlines
•	Third-row access

Sharing its car-based platform with the Taurus sedan, the 2012 Ford Explorer sits squarely in the crossover realm, pitting it against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse. Front-wheel drive is standard, and the Explorer can seat up to seven people in three rows. All-wheel drive with Ford's Terrain Management System is optional.

6 Available Explorer Trims

Select a trim name below for detailed specifications

Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	18/25	$28,280	$26,837
Base 4dr 4x4 See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/23	$30,280	$28,677
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	18/25	$32,095	$30,027
XLT 4dr 4x4 See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/23	$34,095	$31,847
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	18/25	$37,855	$35,268
Limited 4dr 4x4 See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/23	$39,855	$37,088
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