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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

  • 4-door
  • 7 seats
  • 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 20 combined MPG
  • 197.1" length, 70.4" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Medium Light Stone

Packages

  • 100A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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