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
$39,855
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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
290 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

290 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.5L/213
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
255 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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

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

Safety

Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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