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2012 Ford Explorer
A 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain and FWD and 4WD availability.
2012 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2012 Ford Explorer offers FWD and 4WD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
3TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
7SEATS
80.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
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3TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
7SEATS
80.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2012 Ford Explorer. Know what matters before you shop.
2012 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2012 Ford Explorer offers FWD and 4WD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2012 Ford Explorer is part of the generation spanning the 2011 through 2019 model years.
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The 2012 Ford Explorer, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2012 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2012 Ford Explorer has 3 named trims in the lineup shown here: Base, Limited, and XLT.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2012 Ford Explorer include Gas.
Living with it
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
POWER & EFFICIENCY
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Powertrain choices shown for 2012 Ford Explorer include Gas.
GasFWD / 4WDUp to 19 combined mpgUp to 290 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
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The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
7 seatsUp to 80.7 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
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2012 Ford Explorer has 3 named trims in the lineup shown here: Base, Limited, and XLT.
3 documented trims
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Start with what matters
2012 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2012 Ford Explorer offers FWD and 4WD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2012 Ford Explorer is part of the generation spanning the 2011 through 2019 model years.
How the lineup breaks down
2012 Ford Explorer has 3 named trims in the lineup shown here: Base, Limited, and XLT.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
Limited
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XLT
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2012 Ford Explorer include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and 4WD.
up to 5,000 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- FWD / 4WD
- Power
- Up to 290 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 19 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Package names currently documented include Rapid spec200a, Rapid spec205a, Rapid spec201a, Rapid spec204a late availability, Rapid spec302a, and Rapid spec301a. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Packages in the catalog
- Rapid spec200a
- Rapid spec205a
- Rapid spec201a
- Rapid spec204a late availability
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 5 recalls, 371 complaints, and 88 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
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What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles, Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Safety restraints: 5 years / 60,000 miles, and Corrosion perforation: 5 years / Unlimited miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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