2012 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD Automatic

• 18 painted aluminum wheels
• 2nd/3rd row privacy glass
• Auto on/off headlamps
• Bi-functional projector beam headlamps
• Black folding heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated blind spot mirrors, LED turn signals, approach lights
• Black lower bodyside cladding w/chrome accent
• Black wheel lip molding
• Body-color spoiler
• Chrome Door Handles
• Easy fuel capless fuel filler
• Fog lamps
• Front speed sensitive wipers
• LED tail lamps
• Mini spare tire
• P245/60R18 all-season BSW tires
• Rear 2-speed intermittent wiper
• Satin silver finish grille
• Silver roof rack side rails
• Upper body color/lower black front/rear bumpers

• (6) audio speakers
• 12V pwr points -inc: (2) front, (1) second row, (1) cargo area
• 2nd/3rd seat rear map light
• 50/50 split-folding 3rd row seat
• 60/40 split-folding 2nd row bench seat
• Air filtration system
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player
• Bright Galvano over LA Grain appliques
• Cargo area hooks
• Color-keyed cloth sunvisors -inc: illum vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Cruise control
• Floor console w/armrest & storage
• Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats
• Front/rear scuff plates
• Grab handles -inc: (1) at passenger seat, (2) in 2nd row
• Illuminated entry
• Leather wrapped shift knob
• Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls
• Load floor tie-down hooks
• Manual climate control w/aux air cond
• Media hub w/aux input jack
• Overhead console w/lights & sunglass holder
• Perimeter Alarm
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/1-touch driver & front passenger up/down
• Rear window defogger
• Roof mounted antenna
• SecuriCode remote keyless entry w/keypad
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• SIRIUS satellite radio (subscription required)
• SYNC basic voice-activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel audio controls, USB port and audio input jack, 911 assist, vehicle health report
• SYNC w/MyFord Touch -inc: (2) 4.2 color LCD displays, outside temp display
• Unique cloth front bucket seats -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver lumbar & recline, 2-way manual passenger seat w/manual recline

• 200-amp alternator
• 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine -inc: 3.39 axle ratio
• 4-wheel drive
• 58-amp/hr maintenance-free battery -inc: battery saver feature
• 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission w/OD
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Front recovery hooks
• Independent front/rear suspension
• Pwr steering
• Trailer sway control

• 2nd generation dual front airbags
• 2nd generation dual front side seat airbags
• 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
• AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control (RSC)
• Belt-Minder feature
• Front passenger sensing system
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill start assist
• LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations
• MyKey system inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute
• Rear door child safety locks
• Reverse sensing system
• Safety Canopy -inc: side curtain airbags, rollover sensor
• Seat belts -inc: pretensioners, energy management system, adjustable height in 1st row
• SOS post crash alert system
• Terrain management system
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Traction control

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.