Compare 2012 Ford Explorer - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,280 | $29,660 | $29,960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,837 | $28,177 | $27,601 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $845 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leatherette | Metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Overhead Console | Full With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 8 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Window Grid And Roof Mount |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Composite/galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Argent | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Gray | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P235/65TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Steel | 17" Steel | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | SelectShift | TAPshift | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.16 | 3.16 | 5.17 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 197.1 " | 205.0 " | 189.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.9 " | 78.4 " | 74.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.4 " | 70.4 " | 67.0 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 290 @ 6,500 Rpm | 281 @ 6,300 Rpm | 260 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 255 @ 4,000 Rpm | 266 @ 3,400 Rpm | 240 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.3 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.6 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 86 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 55 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.70/3.37 " | 3.76/3.20 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,557 Lbs. | 4,658 Lbs. | 3,841 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,160 Lbs. | 6,411 Lbs. | 5,287 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,080 Lbs. | 3,197 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,300 Lbs. | 3,527 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,165 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 6,880 Lbs. | 9,500 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 " | 118.9 " | 111.2 " |
| Front Track | 67.0 " | 67.8 " | 63.4 " |
| Rear Track | 67.0 " | 67.4 " | 63.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 20.2 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .36 | .37 |
| Front Legroom | 40.6 " | 41.3 " | 43.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.8 " | 36.8 " | 36.3 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 33.2 " | 33.2 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 41.4 " | 40.4 " | 40.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | 39.4 " | 39.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.8 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 57.3 " | 59.1 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.7 " | 57.8 " | 55.4 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 40.7 " | 48.3 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.3 " | 62.0 " | 59.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.0 " | 61.3 " | 58.7 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.8 " | 57.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 21.0 Cu.ft. | 24.4 Cu.ft. | 31.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 80.7 Cu.ft. | 116.4 Cu.ft. | 64.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 152 Cu.ft. | 154 Cu.ft. | 109 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.6 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. | 21.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
