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2012 Ford Explorer XLT 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
$34,095
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Ford Explorer XLT

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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
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    • 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
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    • 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
  • $2,350

    Starting MSRP

    • electrochromic interior rearview mirror
    • premium audio system w/(8) speakers
    • rearview camera
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    • electrochromic interior rearview mirror
    • premium audio system w/(8) speakers
    • rearview camera
    • pwr front bucket seats w/10-way driver & 6-way passenger adjustment
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
290 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

290 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.5L/213
Displacement
255 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
P245/60R18
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
P245/60R18
Front Tire Size
18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,732 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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