These are standard specifications for the 2012 Ford Explorer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic SelectShift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel body/frame structure |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - 2015 |
| Price : | MSRP: $26,736-28,170 Invoice: $28,576-30,170 |
| Weight : | 4557 lbs | 2067.02 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.5 mm | 3.642 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.7 mm | 3.413 in. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 237 HP (174.432 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1750 RPM |
| Bore : | 87.5 mm | 3.445 in. |
| Stroke : | 83.1 mm | 3.272 in. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Automatic SelectShift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.484 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.872 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.842 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.414 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.746 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V746000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. |
| Consequence | A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S43. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | WHEELS:HUB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17E048000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. |
| Consequence | A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14E001000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle. |
| Consequence | The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17E048000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. |
| Consequence | A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100517 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V435000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| Consequence | A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100517 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V286000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist. |
| Consequence | If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V171000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. |
| Consequence | If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Ford Explorer FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Ford Explorer?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Ford Explorer? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer has a wheelbase size of 112.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Ford Explorer? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer has a length of 197.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Ford Explorer? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer has a width of 90.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2012 Ford Explorer has 41.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2012 Ford Explorer has legroom of 40.60 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Ford Explorer's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Ford Explorer has a towing capaicty of 5000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Ford Explorer? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Ford Explorer cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer had an MSRP of $26,736 - $$28,170 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 4000 RPM Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 237 HP (174.432 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1750 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2012 Ford Explorer had a 6 speed Automatic SelectShift gearbox.