2012 Ford Explorer XLT 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
Color options
Interior
Charcoal black
Black
Medium Light Stone
Ecru
Packages
$1,800
Starting MSRP
- SYNC w/MyFord Touch w/(2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in cluster
- 8" LCD color touch-screen in center
- media hub w/(2)USB ports
See more detail $1,800
Starting MSRP
- SYNC w/MyFord Touch w/(2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in cluster
- 8" LCD color touch-screen in center
- media hub w/(2)USB ports
- SD card reader & audio/video input jacks
- 5-way controls located on steering wheel
- Bluetooth capability
- steering wheel controls
- USB port
- audio input jack
- electrochromic interior rearview mirror
- premium audio system w/(8) speakers
- rearview camera
- (911) Assist
- vehicle health reports
- GPS based turn-by-turn navigation
- real-time traffic
- dual-zone electronic temp
$3,520
Starting MSRP
- SYNC w/MyFord Touch w/(2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in cluster
- 8" LCD color touch-screen in center
- media hub w/(2) USB ports
See more detail $3,520
Starting MSRP
- SYNC w/MyFord Touch w/(2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in cluster
- 8" LCD color touch-screen in center
- media hub w/(2) USB ports
- SD card reader & audio/video input jacks
- 5-way controls located on steering wheel
- Bluetooth capability
- steering wheel controls
- USB port
- audio input jack
- electrochromic interior rearview mirror
- premium audio system w/(8) speakers
- rearview camera
- (911) Assist
- vehicle health reports
- GPS based turn-by-turn navigation
- real-time traffic
- dual-zone electronic temp
- pwr heated front bucket seats w/10-way driver & 6-way passenger adjustment
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$2,350
Starting MSRP
- electrochromic interior rearview mirror
- premium audio system w/(8) speakers
- rearview camera
See more detail $2,350
Starting MSRP
- electrochromic interior rearview mirror
- premium audio system w/(8) speakers
- rearview camera
- pwr front bucket seats w/10-way driver & 6-way passenger adjustment
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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240 hp
290 hp Horsepower
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7
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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200
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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255 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.5L/213
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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290 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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197 in
Length, Overall
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81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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152 ft³
Passenger Volume
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70 in
Height, Overall
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113 in
Wheelbase
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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67 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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38 in
Third Head Room
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61 in
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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51 in
Third Shoulder Room
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7
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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41 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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41 in
Third Hip Room
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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21 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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67 in
Track Width, Rear
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33 in
Third Leg Room
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/60R18
Front Tire Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P245/60R18
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,557 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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