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

  • 4-door
  • 6 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
Medium Light Stone
Graphite Grey
Black
Ecru
Pecan

Packages

  • 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
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Optional
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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