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

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 7 seats
  • 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 19 combined MPG
  • 197.1" length, 70.4" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Charcoal black
Black
Medium Light Stone
Ecru

Packages

  • 204A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $2,350

    Starting MSRP

    • electrochromic interior rearview mirror
    • premium audio system w/(8) speakers
    • rearview camera
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    $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
  • 201A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $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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    $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
  • 205A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $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
  • 200A EQUIPMENT GROUP ORDER CODE

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Optional

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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