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2012 Ford Explorer Limited
SUV · 290 hp · 19–20 mpg combined
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$37,855Factory 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 tracking23 factory options, from $75 to $5,495.
Rapid Spec 303A$5,495
Rapid Spec 302A$4,500
Rapid Spec 301A$2,250
Dual Headrest DVD Entertainment System$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,595
2.0L I4 EcoBoost Engine$995
Voice Activated Navigation System$795
2nd Row Captain's Chairs$750
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires$595
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package$595
Trailer Tow Package Class III$570
Power Liftgate$495
Splash Guards$185
Cargo Shade$135
Roof Rail Crossbars$120
2nd Row Console$100
All-Weather Floor Mats$75
California Emissions System—
California Emissions System Not Required—
Engine Block Heater—
License Plate Bracket—
Non-California/Non-Cross-Border States Dealer Order for California States Registration—
Rapid Spec 300A—
Which Explorer is right for you?
Three trims, $28,280 to $37,855. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,760, from XLT to Limited.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
290hp3.5L six-cylinder
255lb-ftTorque
19–20mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 23–25 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
21 cu ftCargo volume
4,557–4,731 lbsCurb weight
5,000 lbsMax towing
146 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 2 one-touch power windows
- digital keypad power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 6-way power passenger seat
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 12V and 110V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- cargo net
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- Single zone rear air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- wood and simulated alloy trim on dash
- leather and simulated alloy trim on center console
- leather, wood and simulated alloy trim on doors
- alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/50R20 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- 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
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers 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
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Sony premium brand stereo system
- Sony premium brand speakers
- 12 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 6 months of provided satellite radio service
- video monitor
- mast antenna
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- Mobile Internet (Browser)
5 interiors
- Charcoal Black
- Pecan
- Medium Light Stone
- Charcoal Black
- Medium Light Stone
Premium leather or leather.
9 factory paints
- Sterling Grey Metallic
- Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Cinnamon Metallic
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
- Dark Blue Pearl Metallic
- Golden Bronze Metallic
- Ginger Ale Metallic
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Black
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
7 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 Explorer.
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
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