2012 Ford Explorer Base

Complete vehicle specifications

Vehicle description

Features & options (250)

• Air filtration
• Front air conditioning
• Front air conditioning zones - single
• Rear air conditioning - independently controlled
• Rear air conditioning zones - single
• Airbag deactivation - occupant sensing passenger
• Front airbags - dual
• Side airbags - front
• Side curtain airbags - front
• Side curtain airbags - rear
• Side curtain airbags - third row
• Antenna type - mast
• In-Dash CD - MP3 Playback
• In-Dash CD - single disc
• Radio - AM/FM
• Total speakers - 6
• ABS - 4-wheel
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front brake diameter - 12.0
• Front brake type - ventilated disc
• Front brake width - 1.2
• Rear brake diameter - 11.8
• Rear brake type - ventilated disc
• Rear brake width - 0.47
• Center console trim - simulated alloy
• Dash trim - simulated alloy
• Door sill trim - scuff plate
• Floor mat material - carpet
• Floor mats - front
• Floor mats - rear
• Capless fuel filler system
• Cargo area light
• Center console - front console with storage
• Cruise control
• Cupholders - front
• Cupholders - rear
• Cupholders - third row
• Multi-function remote - keyless entry
• One-touch windows - 1
• Overhead console - front
• Power outlet(s) - 12V cargo area
• Power outlet(s) - 12V rear
• Power outlet(s) - two 12V front
• Power steering
• Power steering - electric
• Reading lights - front
• Reading lights - rear
• Reading lights - third row
• Steering wheel - tilt and telescopic
• Steering wheel mounted controls - audio
• Steering wheel mounted controls - cruise control
• Storage - cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
• Storage - door pockets
• Storage - front seatback
• Storage - sunglasses holder
• Vanity mirrors - dual
• Axle ratio - 3.16
• Alternator - 175 amps
• Battery - maintenance-free
• Battery saver
• Door handle color - black
• Exhaust - dual tip
• Exhaust tip color - chrome
• Fender lip moldings - black
• Front bumper color - body-color
• Grille color - silver
• Mirror color - black
• Rear bumper color - body-color
• Rear spoiler
• Rear spoiler color - body-color
• Rear trunk/liftgate - liftgate
• Infotainment screen size - 4.2 in.
• External temperature display
• Gauge - tachometer
• Instrument cluster screen size - 4.2 in.
• Trip odometer
• Warnings and reminders - low fuel level
• Warnings and reminders - low oil level
• Warnings and reminders - maintenance due
• Taillights - LED
• Side mirror adjustments - manual folding
• Side mirror adjustments - power
• Roof rack crossbars - black
• Child safety door locks
• Child seat anchors - LATCH system
• Impact sensor - post-collision safety system
• Programmable safety key
• Front seatbelts - 3-point
• Rear seatbelts - 3-point
• Seatbelt force limiters - front
• Seatbelt pretensioners - front
• Third row seatbelts - 3-point
• Driver seat manual adjustments - lumbar
• Driver seat manual adjustments - reclining
• Driver seat power adjustments - 6
• Driver seat power adjustments - height
• Front headrests - 2
• Front headrests - adjustable
• Front seat type - bucket
• Passenger seat manual adjustments
• Rear headrests - 3
• Rear headrests - adjustable
• Rear seat folding - split
• Rear seat type - 60-40 split bench
• Third row headrests - 2
• Third row seat folding - split
• Third row seat type - 50-50 split bench
• Upholstery - cloth
• Anti-theft system - vehicle immobilizer
• Power door locks
• Hill holder control
• Roll stability control
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Trailer stability control
• Front shock type - gas
• Front spring type - coil
• Front stabilizer bar
• Front struts - MacPherson
• Front suspension classification - independent
• Front suspension type - lower control arms
• Rear shock type - gas
• Rear spring type - coil
• Rear stabilizer bar
• Rear suspension classification - independent
• Rear suspension type - multi-link
• Spare tire mount location - underbody
• Spare tire size - temporary
• Spare wheel type - steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Tire type - all season
• Wheel covers - full
• Wheels - steel
• Front wipers - speed sensitive
• Front wipers - variable intermittent
• Liftgate window - fixed
• Power windows
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear wiper - dual speed
• Window defogger - rear
• Bore: 3.64
• Compression: 10.8
• Displacement: 3.5
• Oil Capacity: 5.7
• Stroke: 3.41
• Cylinders: 6
• Max HP: 290
• Max HP At: 6500
• Max Torque: 255
• Max Torque At: 4000
• Valves: 24
• Aspiration Code: N/A
• Aspiration Description: Naturally Aspirated
• Block Type Code: V
• Block Type Description: Two Banks Of Cylinders, Opposing
• Cam Type: DOHC
• Fuel Induction: SMPI
• Fuel Quality: 87
• Fuel Type Code: G
• Fuel Type Description: Gasoline
• Valve Timing: Ti-VCT
• Bore: 3.64 inch
• Displacement: 3.5 Liter
• Oil Capacity: 5.7 qt
• Stroke: 3.41 inch
• Max HP: 290 hp
• Max HP At: 6500 rpm
• Max Torque: 255 ft-lb
• Max Torque At: 4000 rpm
• Name : 3.5L V6 290Hp 255Ft. Lbs.
• Cargo Volume: 21 cu.ft
• Cargo Volume (3Rd Row Seats Down): 43.8 cu.ft
• Cargo Volume (Rear Seats Down): 80.7 cu.ft
• Interior Volume: 172.7 cu.ft
• Ground Clearance: 7.6 inch
• Height: 70.4 inch
• Length: 197.1 inch
• Wheel Base: 112.6 inch
• Width: 90.2 inch
• Width Excluding Mirrors: 78.9 inch
• Front Track: 67 inch
• Rear Track: 67 inch
• Drive Type : Front Wheel Drive
• Tank Size: 18.6 gal
• Angle Of Approach: 21.7 deg
• Angle Of Departure: 21.4 deg
• Max Towing Capacity: 5000 lbs
• Head Room (3Rd Row): 37.8 inch
• Head Room (Front): 41.4 inch
• Head Room (Rear): 40.5 inch
• Hip Room (3Rd Row): 40.7 inch
• Hip Room (Front): 57.3 inch
• Hip Room (Rear): 56.7 inch
• Leg Room (3Rd Row): 33.2 inch
• Leg Room (Front): 40.6 inch
• Leg Room (Rear): 39.8 inch
• Shoulder Room (3Rd Row): 50.8 inch
• Shoulder Room (Front): 61.3 inch
• Shoulder Room (Rear): 61 inch
• Doors: 4
• Max Seating: 7
• Seating Rows: 3
• Standard Seating: 7
• Passenger Volume: 151.7 cu.ft
• Gears: 6
• Detail : Shiftable Automatic
• Name : 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
• Type : A
• Type Description : Automatic
• Curb Weight: 4557 lbs
• Gross Combined Weight Rating: 9920 lbs
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6160 lbs
• Gross Vehicle Weight Range : 6001-7000
• Tonnage : 1/4
• Rear Tire Type : P245/65R17
• Rear Wheel Diameter : 17.0 X 7.5
• Tire Type : P245/65R17
• Wheel Diameter : 17.0 X 7.5
• Front: Driver
• Front: Overall
• Front: Passenger
• Barrier: Driver
• Barrier: Overall
• Barrier: Passenger
• Combined: Front
• Combined: Rear
• Side: Overall
• Pole: Driver
• Editors Choice Awards: SUVs Car And Driver
• Consumers Favorites: Family Vehicle Edmunds
• Top Safety Pick - Midsize SUVs Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• Best Resale Value: Full-Size SUV/Crossover Kelley Blue Book
• Brand Image Awards: Best Exterior Design Brand - Non-Luxury Kelley Blue Book
• Brand Image Awards: Best Interior Design Brand - Non-Luxury Kelley Blue Book
• Brand Image Awards: Most Family-Friendly Brand Kelley Blue Book
• SUV of the Year: Contender Motor Trend
• ABS Four Wheel
• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Airbags Side Impact
• Daytime Running Lights (Optional)
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Rollover Stability Control
• Air Pollution Score: 5
• Greenhouse EPA ID: CFMXT03.53EZ
• Greenhouse Gas Score: 4
• Fuel type: Gasoline
• Air Pollution Score: 6

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