2012 Ford Explorer Specs

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Base

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3 trims already selected.

Price $28,280 MSRP

Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain 4X2

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$28,280
Invoice Price	$26,837

Transmission

Drivetrain	4X2

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 25 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engines

3.5L 290 hp V6

Horsepower	290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque	255 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	3500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.64 X 3.41
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

2.0L 240 hp I4

Horsepower	240 @ 5500 rpm
Torque	270 @ 1750 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.44 X 3.27
Compression Ratio	9.3:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	18.6 gallons
Front Legroom	40.6 in
Back Legroom	39.8 in
Wheelbase	112.6
Length	197.1 inches
Height	70.4 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	21.0 cubic feet
Max Towing	5000 lbs

Base 4WD

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3 trims already selected.

Price $30,280 MSRP

Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 17 city 23 highway

Drivetrain 4X4

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$30,280
Invoice Price	$28,677

Transmission

Drivetrain	4X4

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	17 city 23 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Horsepower	290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque	255 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	3500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.64 X 3.41
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	18.6 gallons
Front Legroom	40.6 in
Back Legroom	39.8 in
Wheelbase	112.6
Length	197.1 inches
Height	71.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	21.0 cubic feet
Max Towing	5000 lbs

Limited

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3 trims already selected.

Price $37,855 MSRP

Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain 4X2

Body Style SUV

Show details

Price

MSRP	$37,855
Invoice Price	$35,268

Transmission

Drivetrain	4X2

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 25 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engines

3.5L 290 hp V6

Horsepower	290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque	255 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	3500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.64 X 3.41
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

2.0L 240 hp I4

Horsepower	240 @ 5500 rpm
Torque	270 @ 1750 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.44 X 3.27
Compression Ratio	9.3:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	18.6 gallons
Front Legroom	40.6 in
Back Legroom	39.8 in
Wheelbase	112.6
Length	197.1 inches
Height	70.4 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	21.0 cubic feet
Max Towing	5000 lbs

Limited 4WD

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3 trims already selected.

Price $39,855 MSRP

Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 17 city 23 highway

Drivetrain 4X4

Body Style SUV

Show details

Price

MSRP	$39,855
Invoice Price	$37,088

Transmission

Drivetrain	4X4

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	17 city 23 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Horsepower	290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque	255 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	3500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.64 X 3.41
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	18.6 gallons
Front Legroom	40.6 in
Back Legroom	39.8 in
Wheelbase	112.6
Length	197.1 inches
Height	71.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	21.0 cubic feet
Max Towing	5000 lbs

XLT

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3 trims already selected.

Price $32,095 MSRP

Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain 4X2

Body Style SUV

Show details

Price

MSRP	$32,095
Invoice Price	$30,027

Transmission

Drivetrain	4X2

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 25 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engines

3.5L 290 hp V6

Horsepower	290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque	255 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	3500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.64 X 3.41
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

2.0L 240 hp I4

Horsepower	240 @ 5500 rpm
Torque	270 @ 1750 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.44 X 3.27
Compression Ratio	9.3:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	18.6 gallons
Front Legroom	40.6 in
Back Legroom	39.8 in
Wheelbase	112.6
Length	197.1 inches
Height	70.4 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	21.0 cubic feet
Max Towing	5000 lbs

XLT 4WD

Compare

3 trims already selected.

Price $34,095 MSRP

Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6

Seating 7

MPG 17 city 23 highway

Drivetrain 4X4

Body Style SUV

Show details

Price

MSRP	$34,095
Invoice Price	$31,847

Transmission

Drivetrain	4X4

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	17 city 23 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Horsepower	290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque	255 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	3500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.64 X 3.41
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	7
Gas Tank Size	18.6 gallons
Front Legroom	40.6 in
Back Legroom	39.8 in
Wheelbase	112.6
Length	197.1 inches
Height	71.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	21.0 cubic feet
Max Towing	5000 lbs

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Base

Price

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engines

3.5L 290 hp V6

2.0L 240 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

Base 4WD

Price

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

Limited

Price

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engines

3.5L 290 hp V6

2.0L 240 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

Limited 4WD

Price

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

XLT

Price

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engines

3.5L 290 hp V6

2.0L 240 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

XLT 4WD

Price

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing