2012 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors
Sport Utility
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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
Color options
Interior
Medium Light Stone
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 175 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 650 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/213 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 255 @ 4100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 290 @ 6500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 465.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 334.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 20 MPG |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/manual shift |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.48 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.84 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.16 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.87 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | 1.00 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.6 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.2 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.8 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/65R17 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/65R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 300 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4557 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 39.8 in |
| Track Width, Front | 67.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 70.4 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 67.0 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 43.8 ft³ |
| Third Leg Room | 33.2 in |
| Third Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Passenger Volume | 151.7 ft³ |
| Length, Overall | 197.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 61.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.3 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Third Hip Room | 40.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Third Shoulder Room | 50.8 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 80.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 41.4 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 21.0 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 78.9 in |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine -inc: 3.16 axle ratio | Standard |
| 2nd generation dual front side seat airbags | Standard |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | Standard |
| 58-amp/hr maintenance-free battery -inc: battery saver feature | Standard |
| Cargo area hooks | Standard |
| Belt-Minder feature | Standard |
| Front speed sensitive wipers | Standard |
| Body-color spoiler | Standard |
| 12V pwr points -inc: (2) front, (1) second row, (1) cargo area | Standard |
| 2nd/3rd seat rear map light | Standard |
| Black folding pwr mirrors -inc: integrated blind spot mirrors | Standard |
| SYNC w/MyFord Touch -inc: (2) 4.2" color LCD displays, outside temp display | Standard |
| LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations | Standard |
| Floor console w/armrest & storage | Standard |
| Roof mounted antenna | Standard |
| Mini spare tire | Standard |
| Front passenger sensing system | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player | Standard |
| SOS Post Crash Alert System | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Bi-functional projector beam headlamps | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| MyKey system inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute | Standard |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | Standard |
| 175-amp alternator | Standard |
| Color-keyed cloth sunvisors -inc: covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Foundry grey painted grille | Standard |
| Dark Galvano appliques | Standard |
| Load floor tie-down hooks | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC) | Standard |
| Black lower bodyside cladding | Standard |
| P245/65R17 all-season BSW tires | Standard |
| Pwr steering | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Black roof rack side rails w/black end caps | Standard |
| 2nd/3rd row privacy glass | Standard |
| Seat belts -inc: pretensioners, energy management system, adjustable height in 1st row | Standard |
| Trailer sway control | Standard |
| Air filtration system | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Black door handles | Standard |
| LED tail lamps | Standard |
| Overhead console w/lights & sunglass holder | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| (6) audio speakers | Standard |
| Black wheel lip molding | Standard |
| Media hub w/aux input jack | Standard |
| Hill start assist | Standard |
| Independent front/rear suspension | Standard |
| Rear 2-speed intermittent wiper | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch driver down | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding 2nd row bench seat | Standard |
| 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission w/OD (REQ: 998 Engine) | Standard |
| 2nd generation dual front airbags | Standard |
| 17" steel wheels | Standard |
| SecuriLock passive anti-theft system | Standard |
| Grab handles -inc: (1) at passenger seat, (2) in 2nd row | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/(2) key fobs | Standard |
| 50/50 split-folding 3rd row seat | Standard |
| Front/rear scuff plates | Standard |
| Easy fuel capless fuel filler | Standard |
| Safety Canopy -inc: side curtain airbags, rollover sensor | Standard |
| Dual chrome exhaust tips | Standard |
| Upper body color/lower black front/rear bumpers | Standard |
| Manual climate control w/aux air cond | Standard |
| Cloth front bucket seats -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver lumbar & recline, 2-way manual passenger seat w/manual recline | Standard |
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