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2012 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

MSRP
FWD 4dr Base
$28,280
4WD 4dr Base
$30,280
FWD 4dr XLT
$32,095
4WD 4dr XLT
$34,095
FWD 4dr Limited
$37,855
4WD 4dr Limited
$39,855
$28,280
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Ford Explorer Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Medium Light Stone

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
240 hp
290 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
175
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

3.5L/213
Displacement
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

41 in
Front Head Room
81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
113 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Liftover Height
41 in
Front Leg Room
33 in
Third Leg Room
67 in
Track Width, Rear
41 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Third Head Room
67 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
152 ft³
Passenger Volume
61 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
61 in
Second Shoulder Room
7
Passenger Capacity
41 in
Third Hip Room
40 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
51 in
Third Shoulder Room
70 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
21 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
57 in
Front Hip Room
197 in
Length, Overall

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P245/65R17
Front Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Curb Weight
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,557 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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