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2012 Ford Explorer Limited 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
$37,855
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Medium Light Stone
Graphite Grey
Black
Ecru
Pecan

Packages

  • $6,305

    Starting MSRP

    • 2.0L I4 EcoBoost engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.51 axle ratio
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    • 2.0L I4 EcoBoost engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.51 axle ratio
    • P245/50R20 Pirelli tires
    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
    • 10-way pwr passenger seat w/pwr lumbar
    • voice-activated navigation system w/in-dash screen
    • SD card for map POI storage
    • CD/MP3 player
    • integrated SIRIUS Travel Link w/6-month subscription
    • pwr liftgate
    • active park assist
    • adaptive cruise control & collision warning w/brake support
    • rain sensing wipers
    • blind spot info system w/traffic control
    • HID headlights
  • $2,250

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
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    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
    • 10-way pwr passenger seat w/pwr lumbar
    • voice-activated navigation system w/in-dash screen
    • SD card for map POI storage
    • CD/MP3 player
    • integrated SIRIUS Travel Link w/6-month subscription
    • pwr liftgate
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $5,310

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
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    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
    • 10-way pwr passenger seat w/pwr lumbar
    • voice-activated navigation system w/in-dash screen
    • SD card for map POI storage
    • CD/MP3 player
    • integrated SIRIUS Travel Link w/6-month subscription
    • pwr liftgate
    • active park assist
    • adaptive cruise control & collision warning w/brake support
    • rain sensing wipers
    • blind spot info system w/traffic control
    • HID headlights

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
240 hp
290 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
200
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

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

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P255/50R20
Front Tire Size
P255/50R20
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
20 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
20 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

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

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