2012 Ford Explorer
Information in Houston, TX
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The 2012 Ford Explorer is the most capable Explorer ever. It starts with the structure – thanks to high-tech materials and advanced forming technology. To help you handle everything from rugged off-roading to snow-covered roadways, there’s the available Intelligent 4WD System and available Terrain Management System™. For your peace of mind, Curve Control, an enhancement to AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, delivers enhanced control in turns. Open the door. The Explorer offers up to seven-passenger seating capacity and seats that fold down for cargo space on demand – up to 80.7 cubic feet of space. You expect capability in an SUV. Explorer delivers it.
2012 Ford Explorer
Specifications and Features
Highlights- Engine Type: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost™
- Fuel Economy: 17 city / 25 hwy / 20 combined; 17 city / 23 hwy / 19 combined
- Max Seating Capacity: 7
- Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive (standard); Intelligent 4WD System with Terrain Management System (requires V6)
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (V6 and Ecoboost™); 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic™ (optional on V6)
- Wheelbase: 112.6"
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
- Wheels Available: 17" steel with wheel covers; 18" painted aluminum; 20" painted aluminum; 20" polished aluminum
- Warranty: Bumper to Bumper: 3 years / 36,000 miles; Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles; Safety Restraint System: 5 years / 60,000 miles; Corrosion (Perforation Only): 5 years / Unlimited miles; Roadside Assistance Program: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Exterior- Wheelbase [in]: 112.6
- Length [in]: 197.1
- Height [in]: 70.4
- Width - Excluding Mirrors [in]: 78.9
- Width - Including Mirrors [in]: 90.2
- Width - Mirrors Folded [in]: 82.5
- Front Track [in]: 67
- Rear Track [in]: 67
- Front Overhang [in]: 38
- Rear Overhang [in]: 46.5
- Approach Angle [deg]: 21.7
- Departure Angle [deg]: 21.4
- Ramp Breakover Angle [deg]: 16.5
- Minimum Running Ground Clearance [in]: 7.6
Interior- Head Room - First Row [in]: 41.4
- Head Room - Second Row [in]: 40.5
- Head Room - Third Row [in]: 37.8
- Leg Room - First Row [in]: 40.6
- Leg Room - Second Row [in]: 39.8
- Leg Room - Third Row [in]: 33.2
- Hip Room - First Row [in]: 57.3
- Hip Room - Second Row [in]: 56.7
- Hip Room - Third Row [in]: 40.7
- Shoulder Room - First Row [in]: 61.3
- Shoulder Room - Second Row [in]: 61
- Shoulder Room - Third Row [in]: 50.8
Capacities- Passenger Volume [cu. ft.]: 151.7
- Cargo Volume Behind First Row [cu. ft.]: 80.7
- Cargo Volume Behind Second Row [cu. ft.]: 43.8
- Cargo Volume Behind Third Row [cu. ft.]: 21
- Fuel capacity (gal.): 18.6
Engine- Engine Specifications: 3.5L V6
- Drive type: Front-Wheel Drive (std.) / Intelligent 4WD (opt.)
- Engine type: 3.5L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V6
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic (std.) / 6-speed SelectShift™ Automatic (opt.)
- Final drive ratio: 3.16 (FWD) / 3.39 (4WD)
- Horsepower (net @ rpm) (Ford projected): 290 @ 6500
- Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm) (Ford projected): 255 @ 4100
- Compression ratio: 10.8: 1
- Valve lifters: Direct acting mechanical bucket
- Induction System: Naturally aspirated
- Fuel delivery: Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
- Exhaust: Quasi dual exhaust with chrome tips
- Engine block type: Cast aluminum
- Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum
- FWD MPG: 18 city/25 hwy/20 combined
- Four Wheel Drive V6 MPG: 17 city / 23 hwy / 19 combined
Chassis- Front suspension: MacPherson strut front suspension with 32mm front stabilizer bar
- Front shocks: Gas-pressurized twin tube
- Rear suspension: Multi-link independent rear suspension with 22mm rear stabilizer bar
- Rear shocks: Gas-pressurized twin tube
- Brakes: Power 4-wheel disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Steering: Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Towing- Configuration: Axle Ratio GCWR Max Loaded Trailer Weight
- 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 FWD: 3.16 9920;Max 5000
- 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 4WD: 3.39 10096; Max 5000
Base model features listed unless otherwise specified. For more features and available trims, please download the brochure or contact us.
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