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

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 6 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
Graphite Grey
Black
Ecru
Pecan

Packages

  • 301A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $2,250

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
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    $2,250

    Starting MSRP

    • 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
  • 300A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • 302A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $5,310

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
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    $5,310

    Starting MSRP

    • 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
  • 303A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $6,305

    Starting MSRP

    • 2.0L I4 EcoBoost engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.51 axle ratio
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    $6,305

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4100
Engine Type
Gas V6
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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Optional

Measurements

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Optional
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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