2012 Ford Explorer Trim Level | Compare SUV

MSRP Range: $28,280 - $39,855

Trim Comparison

Price

30280
28280
39855
37855
34095
32095

Body type name

SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV

Doors

4
4
4
4
4
4

Drivetrain name

AWD
FWD
AWD
FWD
AWD
FWD

Engine name

3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 240hp 270ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 240hp 270ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 240hp 270ft. lbs.

Horse power

290
240
290
240
290
240

Engine Name

3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 240hp 270ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 240hp 270ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 240hp 270ft. lbs.

Cylinders

6
4
6
4
6
4

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Turbo
Naturally Aspirated
Turbo
Naturally Aspirated
Turbo

Bore

3.64
3.44
3.64
3.44
3.64
3.44

Compression

10.8
9.3
10.8
9.3
10.8
9.3

Displacement

3.5
2
3.5
2
3.5
2

Oil capacity

5.7
5.4
5.7
5.4
5.7
5.4

Stroke

3.41
3.27
3.41
3.27
3.41
3.27

Valve timing

Ti-VCT
Ti-VCT
Ti-VCT

Max hp

290 @6500
240 @5500
290 @6500
240 @5500
290 @6500
240 @5500

Max torque

255 @4000
270 @3000
255 @4000
270 @3000
255 @4000
270 @3000

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC

Valves

24
16
24
16
24
16

Transmission Name

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

19
23
19
23
19
23

Highway MPG

23
28
23
28
23
28

City MPG

17
20
17
20
17
20

Fuel quality

87
87
87
87
87
87

Fuel induction

SMPI
DI
SMPI
DI
SMPI
DI

4WD type

full time
full time
full time

Battery

maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free

Battery saver

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Front shock type

gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link

Length

197.1
197.1
197.1
197.1
197.1
197.1

Wheelbase

112.6
112.6
112.6
112.6
112.6
112.6

Height

71.0
70.4
71.0
70.4
71.0
70.4

Ground Clearance

7.6
7.6
7.6
7.6
7.6
7.6

Width

90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2

Front Track Width

67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0

Rear Track Width

67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0

Interior Volume

172.7
172.7
172.7
172.7
172.7
172.7

Cargo Volume

21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0

Passenger Volume

151.7
151.7
151.7
151.7
151.7
151.7

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

80.7
80.7
80.7
80.7
80.7
80.7

Cargo Volume Third Row Down Only

43.8
43.8
43.8
43.8
43.8
43.8

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

6160
6160
6160
6160
6160
6160

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000

Curb Weight

4731
4557
4731
4557
4695
4557

Gross Combined Weight Rating

10096
9920
10096
9920
10096
9920

Tonnage

1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6

Max Towing Capacity

5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000

Head Room 1st Row

41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5

Head Room 3rd Row

37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8

Hip Room 1st Row

57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

56.7
56.7
56.7
56.7
56.7
56.7

Hip Room 3rd Row

40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7

Shoulder Room 1st Row

61.3
61.3
61.3
61.3
61.3
61.3

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

61.0
61.0
61.0
61.0
61.0
61.0

Shoulder Room 3rd Row

50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8

Leg Room 1st Row

40.6
40.6
40.6
40.6
40.6
40.6

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.8
39.8
39.8
39.8
39.8
39.8

Leg Room 3rd Row

33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2

Standard Seating

7
7
7
7
7
7

Max Seating

7
7
7
7
7
7

Seating Rows

3
3
3
3
3
3

Front Wheel Diameter

17.0
17.0
20.0
20.0
18.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

17.0
17.0
20.0
20.0
18.0
18.0

Front Tire Description

P245/65R17
P245/65R17
P255/50R20
P255/50R20
P245/60R18
P245/60R18

Rear Tire Description

P245/65R17
P245/65R17
P255/50R20
P255/50R20
P245/60R18
P245/60R18

Front Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.5
17.0 x 7.5
20.0 x 8.5
20.0 x 8.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.5
17.0 x 7.5
20.0 x 8.5
20.0 x 8.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5

Front Wheel Width

7.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5

Rear Wheel Width

7.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5

Tire Type

All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000

Antenna

mast
mast
mast
mast
mast
mast

Radio

AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM, HD radio
AM/FM, HD radio
AM/FM
AM/FM

Auxiliary Audio Input

iPod/iPhone, memory card slot, USB
iPod/iPhone, memory card slot, USB
USB
USB

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Infotainment system

SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC

Phone

yes
yes
yes
yes

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Air filtration

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Front air conditioning zones

single
single
dual
dual
single
single

External temperature display

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.

Trip odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

low fuel level, low oil level
low fuel level, low oil level
low fuel level, low oil level
low fuel level, low oil level
low fuel level, low oil level
low fuel level, low oil level

Driver seat power adjustments

6, height
6, height
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
6, height
6, height

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Rear seat folding

split
split
split
split
split
split

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

cloth
cloth
leather-trimmed
leather-trimmed
cloth
cloth

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Compass

yes
yes
yes
yes

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Driver seat

heated
heated

Passenger seat

heated
heated

Passenger seat manual adjustments

lumbar, reclining
lumbar, reclining

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Capless fuel filler system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Center console

front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage

Cupholders

front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row

Multi-function remote

keyless entry
keyless entry
proximity entry system
proximity entry system
keyless entry
keyless entry

One-touch windows

1
1
2
2
2
2

Overhead console

front
front
front
front
front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V rear, two 12V front
12V cargo area, 12V rear, two 12V front
115V, 12V cargo area, 12V rear, two 12V front
115V, 12V cargo area, 12V rear, two 12V front
12V cargo area, 12V rear, two 12V front
12V cargo area, 12V rear, two 12V front

Reading lights

front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row

Steering wheel

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control, multi-function
audio, cruise control, multi-function
audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder

Armrests

rear center folding with storage
rear center folding with storage

Shift knob trim

alloy
alloy
alloy
alloy

Steering wheel trim

alloy
alloy
alloy
alloy

Push-button start

yes
yes

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
auto-dimming

Remote engine start

yes
yes

Door handle color

black
black
chrome
chrome
chrome
chrome

Exhaust

dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip

mirror color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Grille color

silver
silver
body-color
body-color
silver
silver

Mirror color

black
black
body-color
body-color
black
black

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Taillights

LED
LED
LED
LED
LED
LED

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power
power, power folding
power, power folding
manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Spare tire mount location

underbody
underbody
underbody
underbody
underbody
underbody

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Wheels

steel
steel
painted aluminum
painted aluminum
painted aluminum
painted aluminum

Front wipers

speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed

Rear privacy glass

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Rear wiper

dual speed
dual speed
dual speed
dual speed
dual speed
dual speed

Headlights

auto delay off, auto on
auto delay off, auto on
auto delay off, auto on
auto delay off, auto on

Roof rails

silver
silver
silver
silver

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front
front
front
front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row

ABS

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Child safety door locks

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system

Programmable safety key

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front
front
front
front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front
front
front
front
front

Anti-theft system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Trailer stability control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Parking sensors

rear
rear
rear
rear

Rear view camera

yes
yes