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2012 FORD EXPLORER 4DR 4X4 BASE



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MSRP*: $31,105.00
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Redesigned last year, the Ford Explorer carries over with minimal changes for 2012. A six-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift is now standard on all trim levels, while a four-cylinder Ecoboost engine is available on every model. Additionally, XLT trims are now equipped with a USB port and the SYNC communications and entertainment system.

ABS Brakes
ABS 4-wheel
Air Conditioning
AIR FILTRATION interior air filtration
FRONT manual
Airbags
DRIVER AIRBAG yes
HEAD curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
PASSENGER AIRBAG yes
Audio System
ANTENNA TYPE integrated roof
IN-DASH CD single
RADIO am/fm/satellite-prep
SPEED SENSITIVE VOLUME CONTROL yes
Brakes
FRONT ventilated disc
Child Safety
LOCKS yes
Colors
FABRIC TYPE cloth
FABRIC TYPE 4 carpet
ROOF TYPE fixed roof
Comfort Features
DASH TRIM metal-look
FLOOR MATS carpet front and rear
STEERING WHEEL TRIM urethane
Convenience Features
ON STEERING WHEEL audio controls
ON STEERING WHEEL cruise controls
CENTER CONSOLE full with covered storage
CUPHOLDERS front and rear
DOOR POCKETS driver, passenger and rear
POWER STEERING speed-proportional electric power steering
SEATBACK STORAGE 2
STEERING WHEEL tilt and telescopic
Dimensions
3RD ROW LEG ROOM 33.2
3RD ROW SHOULDER ROOM 50.8
ANGLE OF APPROACH 21.7 degrees
ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 21.4 degrees
FRONT LEG ROOM 40.6
OVERALL LENGTH 197.1
REAR HEAD ROOM 40.5
REAR TRACK 67.0
WHEELBASE 112.6
Doors
LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR TYPE conventional
REAR DOOR TYPE liftgate
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR TYPE conventional
Driver Seat
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE power
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 8
Drivetrain
4WD TYPE automatic full-time
AXLE RATIO 3.39
DESCENT CONTROL hill descent control
LOCKING HUBS auto
Engine
CONFIGURATION v
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.80 : 1
DISPLACEMENT 213 cu.in.
HORSE POWER 290 hp
MAX RPM 6,500 rpm
MAX TORQUE RPM 4,000 rpm
SIZE 3.5 l
TORQUE 255 lb.-ft.
TOTAL VALVES 24
VALVE GEAR dohc
VEHICLE EMISSIONS ulev ii
Exterior Features
REAR SPOILER lip
TAILPIPE FINISHER chrome
Fuel Consumption
CITY 17 mpg
HIGHWAY 23 mpg
Header
Headrests
ADJUSTABLE FRONT manual adjustable
Instrumentation
CLOCK in-dash
EXTERNAL TEMP external temperature display
Locks
POWER DOOR remote power door
Mirrors
DRIVER MIRROR ADJUSTMENT power remote
PASSENGER MIRROR ADJUSTMENT power remote
VANITY dual vanity
Rear Seats
FOLDING tumble forward
REAR HEAT with separate controls
Roof
RACK rails only
Safety and Performance for CarsProd
ANTILOCK BRAKES 4-wheel
Seatbelts
REAR CENTER SEATBELT 3-point belt
SEATBELT PRETENSIONERS front
Seats
FRONT SEAT TYPE bucket
Spare Tire
MOUNT LOCATION inside under cargo
SIZE compact
Spare Wheel
RIM TYPE steel
Stability and Traction
STABILITY CONTROL stability control with anti-roll
TRACTION CONTROL abs and driveline
Suspension
CLASS regular
FRONT CLASSIFICATION independent
FRONT TYPE strut
FRONT SPRING TYPE coil
FRONT STABILIZER BAR regular
INDEPENDENT four-wheel
REAR TYPE multi-link
REAR SPRING TYPE coil
Third Row Seat
TYPE 50-50
Tires
DIAMETER 17.0
PROFILE 65
REFIX p
SPEED RAING t
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM yes
TYPE as
WIDTH 245 mm
Transmission
TYPE automatic
MANUAL / automatic
Truck Features
BUMPERS body-colored
DOOR REINFORCEMENT side-impact door beam
Warranty
BASIC DISTANCE 36,000 miles
BASIC MONTHS 36 months
DRIVETRAIN DISTANCE 60,000 miles
DRIVETRAIN MONTHS 60 months
RUST DISTANCE unlimited miles
Weights and Capacities
CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 21 cu.ft.
CARGO CAPACITY, REAR SEAT DOWN OR REMOVED 44 cu.ft.
CURB WEIGHT 4,731 lbs.
EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 151.7 cu.ft.
FUEL CAPACITY 18.6 gal.
MANUFACTURER'S 0-60MPH ACCELERATION TIME (SECONDS) 6.4 s
MAX CARGO CAPACITY 81 cu.ft.
TOWING CAPACITY 2,000 lbs.
TURNING RADIUS 19.4 '
Wheels
DIAMETER 17
RIM TYPE none steel
WHEEL COVERS full wheel
WIDTH 7.5
Windows
FRONT WIPERS - speed sensitive
FRONT WIPERS - INTERMITTENT variable intermittent
ONE-TOUCH 1
PRIVACY GLASS deep
REAR QUARTER wiper park
REAR WIPER fixed interval

Exterior Dimensions
Vehicle Size Mid
Height 71.00 in.
Length 197.1 in.
Width 78.90 in.
Wheelbase 112.60 in.
Ground Clearance 7.60 in.
Gross Vehicle Weight 6160
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room 41.40 in.
Rear Head Room 40.50 in.
Front Hip Room 57.30 in.
Rear Hip Room 56.70 in.
Front Leg Room 40.60 in.
Rear Leg Room 39.80 in.
Front Shoulder Room 61.30 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 61.00 in.
Luggage Capacity 21.00 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 61.00 in.
Luggage Capacity 21.00 in.
>Hauling Capacity
Towing Capacity 2000.00 lbs.
Cargo Capacity 80.7 ft.
Cargo Volume n/a
Payload Capacity n/a
Fuel Data
Fuel Capacity 18.60 gal.
City Mileage 17 mpg.
Highway Mileage 23 mpg.
Steering and Braking
Steering Ratio n/a
Turning Circle 38.80 ft.
Cornering Index n/a
Accelleration & Braking
Braking Distance n/a
Acceleration 6.430
Seating
Doors 4
Maximum Seating 7
Base Engine
Drive Type 4WD
Base Engine Displacement 3.50 liters
Valve Train 24,
Cylinders 6



 
 Dark Pearl Blue Metallic
 
 Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
 
 Tuxedo Black Metallic
 
 Black
 
 Ingot Silver Metallic
 
 White Suede



California Emissions System  No Charge
Required on units for California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington registration. Optional for cross-border states (Arizona, Delaware, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia).
California Emissions System Not Required  No Charge
Control code for units either shipped to California Emissions States dealers or ordered by California Emissions States dealers for registration in non-California States locations. NOTE: In Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont, dealers cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission State locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles - 936).
California Emission Exemption  No Charge
For public service and emergency vehicles. The exemption may only apply in certain states. Ordering dealer is responsible to contact the proper state authorities for clarification on qualifying exempted vehicles for registration. Only available on units sold for authorized public service or emergency service use.
Dealer Order For California States Registration  No Charge
Non-California, Non-Cross-Border States. It is a violation of federal law for a federal-state dealer to sell a vehicle with 422 (California emissions system), unless the vehicle will be registered in a California-emissions or cross-border state. Federal dealers ordering vehicles with 422 code are required to also use code 93N to attest that the vehicle is being sold/delivered to a customer intending to register the vehicle in a California-emissions or cross-border state.
Daytime Running Lamps  $45.00
Built: Chicago Plant  No Charge
Ship-Thru: Auto Truck  No Charge
Engine Block Heater  $35.00
Engine Block Heater (Regional) * No Charge
Reverse Sensing  $275.00
COV Required  No Charge
SIRIUS Satellite Radio  $195.00
License Plate Bracket  No Charge
All Weather Floor Mats  $75.00
Splash Guards (Dealer Installed)  $185.00
Factory invoiced accessory.
Roof Rack Crossbars (Dealer Installed)  $120.00
Factory invoiced accessory.
Trailer Tow Package (Class III)  $570.00
SYNC Voice-Activated Communications/Entertainment  $295.00
Includes 911 Assist, vehicle health reports, media hub with auxiliary audio input jack and 1 USB port. Note: SYNC services available with a $60 annual subscription fee.
Cargo Shade (Dealer Installed)  $135.00
Factory invoiced accessory.
Priced DORA  No Charge
Preferred Equipment Package 100A  No Charge
Cloth Bucket Seats  No Charge
Includes 6-way power driver with manual lumbar and recline and 2-way (fore/aft) manual passenger seat with manual recline.
Wheels: 17 Steel w/Wheel Covers  No Charge
*Denotes Regional Availibility


Bonus Cash
Date 01/01/12 - 09/14/16
APR APR: N/A - Term: N/A (On approved credit)
Cash $500.00 **
Type Bonus Cash
Comments Ford US New Hire Car Voucher
Requirements No Specific Group Affiliation
** All cash rebates are offered manufacturer to customer