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2012 Ford Expedition EL XL
SUV · 310 hp · 15–16 mpg combined
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$40,055Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking12 factory options, from $75 to $1,995.
Invision Headrest Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System$1,995
Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package$395
SYNC$395
PowerCode Remote Start$345
Equipment Group 101A$195
1st and 2nd Row Rubber Floormats$75
17" Aluminum Wheels−$395
California Emissions System—
California Emissions System Not Required—
Engine Block Heater—
Front License Plate Bracket—
Non-California/Non-Cross-Border States Dealer Order For California States Registration—
Which Expedition is right for you?
Eight trims, $36,530 to $49,430. Tap one to open it.
XL310 hpXLT310 hpEL XL310 hpEL XLT310 hpLimited310 hpKing Ranch310 hpEL Limited310 hpEL King Ranch310 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,420, from EL XLT to Limited.
The numbers.
Two configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
310hp5.4L eight-cylinder
365lb-ftTorque
15–16mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 18–20 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed automatic
8Seats
42.6 cu ftCargo volume
5,844–6,078 lbsCurb weight
8,700–8,900 lbsMax towing
1,530–1,580 lbsMax payload
119 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way power driver seat
- 2-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- 1 one-touch power windows
- digital keypad power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 8.5 in. wheels
- All terrain tires
- P275/65R18 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- four-wheel independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 160 watts stereo output
- 6 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input
- radio data system
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- separate rear audio
- element antenna
1 interior
- Stone
Cloth.
9 factory paints
- Autumn Red Clearcoat Metallic
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Vermillion Red (Fleet)
- Green Gem Metallic
- Black
- Oxford White Clearcoat
- Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
- Tuxedo Black Metallic
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Expedition.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Expedition EL XL.
2013 Expedition XL Fleet
$37,505$2,550 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2011 Expedition EL XL
$39,730$325 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2014 Expedition XL Fleet
$38,535$1,520 less9 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.