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2012 Ford Explorer Base 4WD 4dr

2012 Ford Explorer
Trim Info:
4-Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
17 (2011) mpg city / 23 (2011) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
4-Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Passenger Capacity:
7
Passenger Volume (ft³):
151.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4732
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
17 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
23 (2011)
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.5L/213
Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
255 @ 4100
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/manual shift
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size:
T165/80D17
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18.6
Wheelbase (in):
112.6
Length, Overall (in):
197.1
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
112.6" WB
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
3080
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
3300
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2366
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2366
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
3 (2011)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
6160
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
19 (2011)
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
7060
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
300
Engine Order Code:
998
Trans Order Code:
44J
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.39
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
1.00
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
650
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
9.8 (2011)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
175
Frame Type:
Unibody
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-link
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:
3.39
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.39
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.26
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.87
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Mini
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
15.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
38.9
Brake Type:
Pwr
Fuel Tank Location:
Right Side
Front Head Room (in):
41.4
Front Leg Room (in):
40.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
61.3
Front Hip Room (in):
57.3
Second Head Room (in):
40.5
Second Leg Room (in):
39.8
Second Shoulder Room (in):
61.0
Second Hip Room (in):
56.7
Third Head Room (in):
37.8
Third Leg Room (in):
33.2
Third Shoulder Room (in):
50.8
Third Hip Room (in):
40.7
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):
197.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
78.9
Height, Overall (in):
70.4
Track Width, Front (in):
67.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
67.0
Overhang, Front (in):
38.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):
46.5
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
7.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.6
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.6
Rear Door Type:
Liftgate
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
80.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
43.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
21.0


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