Used 2012 Ford Explorer SUV Limited Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$39,855

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	19 MPG
Drive Type	all wheel drive
Total Seating	7
Cargo Capacity	21.0 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,731 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	17/23 MPG
EPA combined MPG	19 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	316.2/427.8 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	18.6 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	3.5 L
Cylinders	V6
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	255 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Valves	24
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	5,000 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drive type	All wheel drive
Descent control	Standard

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Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
Short and long arm front suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Multi-link rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	197.1 in.
Overall width without mirrors	78.9 in.
Height	71.0 in.

Wheelbase	112.6 in.
Front track	67.0 in.
Rear track	67.0 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	21.0 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	80.7 cu.ft.
Turning circle	38.9 ft.
Ground clearance	7.6 in.
Angle of approach	21.7 degrees
Angle of departure	21.4 degrees
Curb weight	4,731 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	5,000 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	Black Golden Bronze Metallic Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Dark Blue Pearl Metallic Cinnamon Metallic Ginger Ale Metallic White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat Sterling Grey Metallic Ingot Silver Metallic
Interior Colors	Charcoal Black, leather Medium Light Stone, premium leather Pecan, premium leather Charcoal Black, premium leather Medium Light Stone, leather

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	39.1 in.
Front leg room	40.6 in.
Front shoulder room	61.3 in.

Front hip room	57.3 in.
Leather	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
8-way power driver seat	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Standard
3 memorized driver seat settings	Standard
6-way power passenger seat	Standard
2-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
Multi-level heated driver seat	Standard
Multi-level heated passenger seat	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	38.3 in.
Rear leg room	39.8 in.
Rear shoulder room	61.0 in.

Rear hip room	56.7 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Reclining rear seats	Standard
Folding with storage center armrest	Standard
Manual folding split-bench third row seats	Standard

Safety

Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front, rear and third row head airbags	Standard

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
Turn signal mirrors	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front multi-adjustable headrests	Standard
3 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
Sony premium brand stereo system	Standard
Sony premium brand speakers	Standard

12 total speakers	Standard
1 subwoofer(s)	Standard
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)	Standard
USB connection	Standard
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control	Standard
Memory card slot	Standard
Satellite radio satellite radio	Standard
6 months of provided satellite radio service	Standard
Video monitor	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

2 one-touch power windows	Standard
Digital keypad power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Keyless ignition	Standard
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard

Electric power steering	Standard
Rear view camera	Standard
Rear parking sensors	Standard
12V and 110V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Adjustable pedals	Standard
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	Standard
Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Overhead console with storage	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Cargo net	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel	Standard
Dual zone front climate control	Standard
Single zone rear air conditioning	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control	Standard
Interior air filtration	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Standard
Turn signal in mirrors	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Wood and simulated alloy trim on dash	Standard
Leather and simulated alloy trim on center console	Standard
Leather, wood and simulated alloy trim on doors	Standard
Alloy and leather trim on shift knob	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
Compass	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Painted alloy wheels	Standard
20 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

P255/50R20 tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Telematics

Airbag Deployment Notification	Standard
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)	Standard
Destination Download	Standard

Mobile Internet (Browser)	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.

Mechanical Options

Trailer Tow Package Class III	+$570
Engine Block Heater	+$0

Packages

Rapid Spec 300A	+$0
Rapid Spec 301A	+$2,250
Rapid Spec 302A	+$4,500

Safety & Security Options

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package	+$595

Interior Options

Voice Activated Navigation System	+$795
Cargo Shade	+$135
All-Weather Floor Mats	+$75

Dual Headrest DVD Entertainment System	+$1,995
2nd Row Captain's Chairs	+$750
2nd Row Console	+$100

Exterior Options

20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires	Standard
Power Liftgate	+$495
Dual Panel Moonroof	+$1,595

Splash Guards	+$185
License Plate Bracket	+$0
Roof Rail Crossbars	+$120

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Used 2012 Ford Explorer SUV Limited - Specs & Features