2012 Ford Explorer Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Engine

Alternator: 175 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in.

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.39

Engine

Alternator: 175 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in.

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Engine

Alternator: 200 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: dual · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.39

Engine

Alternator: 200 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: dual · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Sony · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Engine

Alternator: 200 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: dual · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: silver

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Diameter: 20 · Prefix: P · Profile: 55 · Type: all season · Width: 255

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed