2012 Ford Explorer Limited

• Fuel Consumption: City: 17 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 23 mpg
• Memorized Settings including door mirror(s)
• Memorized Settings including pedals
• Memorized Settings for 3 drivers
• Driver seat memory
• Remote Engine Start : Remote start
• Remote, digital keypad power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd row head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Rear air conditioning with separate controls
• 50-50 Third Row Seat
• Manual Folding Third Row Seat
• Rear spoiler: Lip
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• SYNC
• MP3 player
• Audio System Premium Brand: Sony
• Audio System Premium Brand Speakers: Sony
• SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite Radio
• Radio Data System
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio(TM)
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Surround Audio
• Total Number of Speakers: 12
• Power Adjustable Pedals
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability controll with anti-roll
• Privacy glass: Deep
• Painted aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 20
• Wheel Width: 8.5
• Front fog/driving lights
• Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
• Leather/chrome shift knob trim
• Simulated wood/metal-look dash trim
• Simulated wood/metal-look door trim
• Metal-look center console trim
• Roof Rack : Xxxxxx
• Video Monitor Location: Front
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 6.4 s
• Auxilliary transmission cooler
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Heated driver mirror
• Heated passenger mirror
• Electrochromatic rearview mirror
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Power retractable mirrors
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Driver and passenger heated-cushion, driver and passenger heated-seatback
• Rear heat ducts with separate controls
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Front and rear reading lights
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Leather seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Split rear bench
• Tumble forward rear seats

Model Highlights

The Explorer is offered in base, XLT and Limited models, and no matter which model you choose, you get three well-designed rows of seating and room for up to seven (you can also get buckets for the second row). You'll have no problem fitting adults in the back seat, and while the third row is kid-sized it's easier to fold than just about any other model--thanks to the simple, single-button power-folding system. Parents will also note that LATCH fasteners for child seats are included in the second-row outboard positions. And if you flip both the second and third rows forward, there's a cavernous (and well-shaped) 81 cubic feet of cargo space. With the EcoBoost engine, fuel economy is about the best in this class of vehicle: 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway. There is one significant footnote to the EcoBoost engine, though: It's only available with front-wheel drive, so any shoppers needing the all-weather security of 4-wheel drive will need to step up to the V6. The larger engine isn't all that bad, though, with EPA ratings of up to 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. The 4-wheel drive system in the Explorer is designed with the urban driving done by most Explorer owners, but it does include a Terrain Management system that smartly recalibrates the system for snow, sand or mud when needed. With 4-wheel drive, there's also Hill Descent Control, to help maintain composure on steep, slippery slopes. Standard equipment on the Explorer is more extensive than you'll see in most mainstream-brand vehicles. Cruise control, a media hub system, four 12-volt powerpoints, capless fuel-filling and the MyKey control/monitoring feature are all standard on the base model, while optional or standard models on the upper XLT or Limited trims include dual-zone climate control; remote start; power-folding, heated side-view mirrors; reverse sensing; ambient lighting, adjustable pedals, a rearview camera system, push-button start and a 110-volt AC outlet. Also of note is MyFord Touch, a touch-screen-based interface that combines a host of vehicle, information and entertainment functions in an interface that appears a bit like that of iPads or other tablet computers. The system works together with Ford's Sync interface to interact seamlessly--and with voice commands--with media players, smartphones and music on USB sticks. All Explorers include both Roll Stability Control and Curve Control, sophisticated stability control systems. Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags also cover all three rows, and a SOS Post-Crash System helps alert authorities if the airbags deploy. Even more advanced, safety related tech features on the Explorer include adaptive cruise control with a collision warning system and brake support and a Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert; both are features that could lessen the impact of an accident or help avoid it entirely.