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2012 Ford Explorer SUV

Starting at: $28,280

Ford Explorer SUV Fuel Efficiency Rating
City MPG: 18
Hwy MPG: 25

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

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The standard features of the Ford Explorer Base include 3.5L V-6 290HP engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17" steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control stability control.

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Specifications
  • Engine liters - 3.5
  • Cylinder configuration - V-6
  • Horsepower - 290hp @ 6,500RPM
  • Torque - 255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
  • Number of valves - 24
  • Variable valve control
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Engine location - front
  • Recommended fuel - regular unleaded
  • Transmission - 6 speed automatic
  • Manual-shift auto - SelectShift
  • Drive type - front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city - 18mpg
  • Fuel economy highway - 25mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity - 18.6gal.
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Radio data system
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 6
  • 1st row LCD monitors - 2
  • Max seating capacity - 7
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Power driver seat
  • Front center armrest
  • Rear seats - split-bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • 3rd row seats - split-bench
  • Basic warranty - 36 months/36,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/ unlimited distance
  • Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires - 245/65TR17.0
  • Rear tires - 245/65TR17.0
  • Wheel size - 17"
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Rear door bins
  • Engine displacement - 3.5 L
  • Engine horsepower - 290hp @ 6,500RPM
  • Engine torque - 255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 92.5mm x 86.7mm (3.64" x 3.41")
  • Compression ratio - 10.80 to 1
  • Curb weight - 2,067kg (4,557lbs)
  • GVWR - 2,794kg (6,160lbs)
  • Towing capacity - 907kg (2,000lbs)
  • Exterior length - 5,006mm (197.1")
  • Exterior body width - 2,004mm (78.9")
  • Exterior height - 1,788mm (70.4")
  • Wheelbase - 2,860mm (112.6")
  • Turning radius - 5.9m (19.4')
  • Front legroom - 1,031mm (40.6")
  • Rear legroom - 1,011mm (39.8")
  • 3rd row legroom - 843mm (33.2")
  • Front headroom - 1,052mm (41.4")
  • Rear headroom - 1,029mm (40.5")
  • 3rd row headroom - 960mm (37.8")
  • Front hiproom - 1,455mm (57.3")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,440mm (56.7")
  • 3rd row hiproom - 1,034mm (40.7")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,557mm (61.3")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,549mm (61.0")
  • 3rd row shoulder room - 1,290mm (50.8")
  • Passenger volume - 4,296L (151.7 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume - 595 L (21 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume - 2,285 L (81 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 4
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) - 5
  • Number of doors - 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Bumpers - body-color
  • Roof rack - rails only
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Speed sensitive wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Rear reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
  • Approach angle - 22 deg
  • Departure angle - 21 deg
  • Ground clearance (min) - 193mm (7.6")
  • Ramp breakover angle - 17 deg
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Ignition disable
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control

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