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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
  • $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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $2,250

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr fold 3rd row seat
    • perforated leather trimmed seats
    • heated/cooled front seats
    See more detail
    • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

3.5L/213
Displacement
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Backup Camera

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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