2012 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors
Sport Utility
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
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
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
N/A
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
650
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
175
Engine
- Engine Type
-
Gas V6
- Displacement
-
3.5L/213
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
290 @ 6500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
255 @ 4100
- 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
- Passenger Capacity
-
7
- Passenger Volume
-
152 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
41 in
- Front Leg Room
-
41 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
61 in
- Front Hip Room
-
57 in
- Second Head Room
-
41 in
- Second Leg Room
-
40 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
61 in
- Second Hip Room
-
57 in
- Third Head Room
-
38 in
- Third Leg Room
-
33 in
- Third Shoulder Room
-
51 in
- Third Hip Room
-
41 in
- Wheelbase
-
113 in
- Length, Overall
-
197 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
79 in
- Height, Overall
-
70 in
- Track Width, Front
-
67 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
67 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
8 in
- Rear Door Opening Height
-
N/A
- Rear Door Opening Width
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
N/A
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
N/A
- Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
N/A
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
81 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
44 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
21 ft³
Safety
- Stability Control
-
Standard
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
N/A
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
39 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson strut
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
Tires & Wheels
- Front Tire Size
-
P245/65R17
- Rear Tire Size
-
P245/65R17
- Spare Tire Size
-
Compact
- Front Wheel Size
-
17 x -TBD- in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
17 x -TBD- in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Compact in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
Weight & Capacity
- Base Curb Weight
-
4,557 lbs
- Curb Weight - Front
-
N/A
- Curb Weight - Rear
-
N/A
- Maximum Payload Capacity
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
2,000 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
200 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
2,000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
300 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
N/A
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
19 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Curb Weight
-
N/A
- Total Option Weight
-
0 lbs
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