2012 Ford Explorer Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Explorer 4WD 4dr Base Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Cloth front bucket seats -inc

    6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver lumbar & recline, 2-way manual passenger seat w/manual recline

  • 60/40 split-folding 2nd row bench seat

  • 50/50 split-folding 3rd row seat

  • Floor console w/armrest & storage

  • Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats

  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls

  • Pwr windows w/1-touch driver down

  • Pwr door locks

  • Remote keyless entry w/(2) key fobs

  • Cruise control

  • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system

  • Manual climate control w/aux air cond

  • Air filtration system

  • Rear window defogger

  • Overhead console w/lights & sunglass holder

  • Color-keyed cloth sunvisors -inc

    covered vanity mirrors

  • 2nd/3rd seat rear map light

  • Media hub w/aux input jack

  • 12V pwr points -inc

    (2) front, (1) second row, (1) cargo area

  • Dark Galvano appliques

  • Front/rear scuff plates

  • Grab handles -inc

    (1) at passenger seat, (2) in 2nd row

  • Illuminated entry

  • Load floor tie-down hooks

  • Cargo area hooks

  • Exterior

  • P245/65R17 all-season BSW tires

  • 17\ steel wheels

  • Mini spare tire

  • Black roof rack side rails w/black end caps

  • Body-color spoiler

  • Upper body color/lower black front/rear bumpers

  • Black wheel lip molding

  • Black lower bodyside cladding

  • Foundry grey painted grille

  • Bi-functional projector beam headlamps

  • LED tail lamps

  • Black folding pwr mirrors -inc

    integrated blind spot mirrors

  • 2nd/3rd row privacy glass

  • Black door handles

  • Front speed sensitive wipers

  • Rear 2-speed intermittent wiper

  • Easy fuel capless fuel filler

  • Entertainment

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player

  • (6) audio speakers

  • Roof mounted antenna

  • SYNC w/MyFord Touch -inc

    (2) 4.2\ color LCD displays, outside temp display

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    998

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.5L/213

  • Fuel System

    Electronic Fuel Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    290 @ 6500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    255 @ 4100

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    650

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    175

  • Safety

  • Hill start assist

  • 4-wheel antilock disc brakes

  • Traction control

  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC)

  • Hill descent control

  • Terrain management system

  • 2nd generation dual front airbags

  • 2nd generation dual front side seat airbags

  • Front passenger sensing system

  • Safety Canopy -inc

    side curtain airbags, rollover sensor

  • MyKey system inc

    top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute

  • SOS Post Crash Alert System

  • Seat belts -inc

    pretensioners, energy management system, adjustable height in 1st row

  • Belt-Minder feature

  • Rear door child safety locks

  • LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    15.8

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    38.9

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine -inc

    3.39 axle ratio

  • 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission w/OD

  • 4-wheel drive

  • 58-amp/hr maintenance-free battery -inc

    battery saver feature

  • 175-amp alternator

  • Trailer sway control

  • Front recovery hooks

  • Independent front/rear suspension

  • Pwr steering

  • Dual chrome exhaust tips

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    MacPherson strut

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Multi-Link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    1.26

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    0.86

  • Towing

  • Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    2000

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    200

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    2000

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    300

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    44J

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/manual shift

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.48

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.87

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.84

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.41

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.74

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    2.88

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.39

  • Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

    1.00

  • Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

    NA

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

  • Drivetrain

    Four Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA