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- EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations.
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- When properly equipped.
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- Classes are: Compact Cars (Fiesta); Small Sedans and Hatchbacks (Focus); Midsize Sedans (Fusion); Full-Size Sedans (Taurus); RWD Sports Cars (Mustang); Small Utilities (Escape); Midsize Utilities (Edge); Large Utilities (Flex and Explorer); Extended Utilities (Expedition); Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR, Non-Hybrid (F-150); Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR (Super Duty).
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- EPA-estimated Fiesta SE with SFE Package; Focus SE with SFE Package. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
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- Excludes models with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
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- Only on vehicles equipped with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
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- Based on Ford drive-cycle tests of comparably equipped 2011/2012 Ford and 2011/2012 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
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- SYNC is available on most Ford vehicles. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply.
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- The vehicle's electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider's signal and a connected mobile phone must all be available and operating for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be connected to SYNC, and the 911 Assist feature enabled, in order for 911 to be dialed. When the feature is ON, 911 Assist uses your paired and connected mobile phone to assist occupants to contact emergency services by dialing 911 if your airbag deploys or, on certain vehicles, if the emergency fuel pump shut-off is activated.
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- Complimentary three-year subscription for owners of new vehicles equipped with the service. Subscription fees may apply after three years. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Message and data rates may apply.
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- Optional Ford Work Solutions. Available on F-Series, E-Series, Transit Connect and Super Duty. Some features unavailable while driving.
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- Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
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- 911 Assist, VHR, SYNC Services and AppLink not available on Transit Connect. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.
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- SYNC AppLink is available on select models and compatible with select smartphone platforms. Commands may vary by phone and Applink software.
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- 20 Operator Assist sessions included with each one-year paid/complimentary SYNC Services subscription. Fees apply for additional sessions. See syncmyride.com.
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- EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, AWD. Figures achieved using premium unleaded gasoline.
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Ford engineers have designed incredibly innovative and smart features for the 2012 Explorer. For example, the Explorer features the world’s first automotive production inflatable rear safety belts. These safety belts spread crash forces over more areas of the body compared to conventional safety belts. The available Collision Warning System with brake support scans traffic ahead of you and alerts the driver and precharge the brakes if it senses a collision with the vehicle in front of you. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ features Curve Control to help provide even more control. There are even available rain-sensing wipers that automatically activate when precipitation is detected on the windshield. In the 2012 Explorer, smart features help provide you with peace of mind.
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Capability
Performance
Smart
Technology
The 2012 Ford Explorer is the most capable Explorer ever. It starts with the structure – thanks to high-tech materials and advanced forming technology. To help you handle everything from rugged off-roading to snow-covered roadways, there’s the available Intelligent 4WD System and available Terrain Management System™. For your peace of mind, Curve Control, an enhancement to AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, delivers enhanced control in turns. Open the door. The Explorer offers up to seven-passenger seating capacity and seats that fold down for cargo space on demand – up to 80.7 cubic feet of space. You expect capability in an SUV. Explorer delivers it.
Available Terrain Management System™
The available Terrain Management System allows you to easily shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain you’re driving in: • Normal – biases torque to the front wheels and sends it to the rear only as needed • Mud/Ruts – switches the throttle to a more aggressive mode, limits upshifting and desensitizes stability control allowing the tires to spin as needed • Sand – the throttle throws maximum torque to the wheels, placing the transmission in lower gears for as long as possible, which allows the wheels to spin aggressively • Grass/Gravel/Snow – places the throttle in a setting to minimize wheel slip
Three Rows. Seating for up to Seven.
The Explorer can carry up to seven passengers. The second row features a 60/40 split fold-flat bench, while the third row has a 50/50 split-folding seat with generous passenger space. Behind the third row, there is up to 21 cubic feet of cargo volume. For cargo space on demand, the second and third rows can fold flat for 80.7 cubic feet of cargo room.
Intelligent 4WD
Whether the road is filled with gravel, covered with ice or soaked by rain, the easy-to-use, shift-on-the-fly Intelligent 4WD System on the 2012 Explorer helps provide sure-footed traction. Intelligent 4WD is fully automatic, instantly delivering traction to the wheels with the most traction when wheel slip is detected. Working in concert with the 4WD System is the Terrain Management System™, which allows you to easily shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain you’re driving in. Take your pick of Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand or Grass/Gravel/Snow. The 4WD System also includes Hill Descent Control™, which makes tackling off-road down hills much easier. Just push a button, tap your brakes and the Explorer will maintain a steady speed on its own, letting you concentrate on steering. On top of these features, the Intelligent 4WD System in the Explorer weighs less than traditional 4WD systems.
Curve Control
Curve Control will slow you down when it senses that you’re going too fast for a particular curve. Employing throttle reduction and four-wheel braking intervention, it’s always active in helping you maintain control around the curves. Curve Control, standard on all the Explorer models, is an enhancement to AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™.
Cargo Capacity
When it comes to configurable cargo space, the Explorer delivers big time. Both the second- and third-row seats fold flat for up to 80.7 cubic feet of cargo space. With the third-row seats folded down, there is 43.8 cubic feet of storage capacity behind the second-row seats. With the second- and third-row seats in the upright position, there is 21.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. Plus, there is a storage area in the floor for smaller items. Providing cargo space on command, the available class-exclusive* PowerFold® third-row 50/50 split-folding seat folds flat at the touch of a button.
*Class is Three-Row Large Utilities, Non-Hybrid vs. 2011 competitors.
PowerFold® Third-Row Seat
At the touch of a button, the available, class-exclusive* PowerFold⁜ third-row seat can fold flat for additional cargo room. Simply push a button for a flat load floor. When in the upright position, it comfortably seats two passengers.
*Class is Three-Row Large Utilities, Non-Hybrid vs. 2011 competitors.
Strong and Lightweight Structure
Thanks to advanced high-tech materials and assembly processes, the structure in the 2012 Explorer is both lightweight and strong. For starters, the A- and B-pillars are constructed of high-strength boron steel for greatly increased roof crush strength. The front-end support structure features advanced technology, constructed using a lightweight composite (40 percent glass-filled polypropylene with a glass-mat overlay), which matches the lateral stiffness of magnesium while reducing weight.
Power Liftgate
The available power liftgate is just one more ingenious feature in the 2012 Explorer. It can be opened and/or closed pushing the vehicle key fob, by pressing a button located on the instrument panel or on the bottom of the tailgate. Additionally, you can program the extension height of the liftgate (useful if you park in a space with a low ceiling). It’s a little thing that makes a big difference.
Available Terrain Management System™
The available Terrain Management System allows you to easily shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain you’re driving in: • Normal – biases torque to the front wheels and sends it to the rear only as needed • Mud/Ruts – switches the throttle to a more aggressive mode, limits upshifting and desensitizes stability control allowing the tires to spin as needed • Sand – the throttle throws maximum torque to the wheels, placing the transmission in lower gears for as long as possible, which allows the wheels to spin aggressively • Grass/Gravel/Snow – places the throttle in a setting to minimize wheel slip
Three Rows. Seating for up to Seven.
The Explorer can carry up to seven passengers. The second row features a 60/40 split fold-flat bench, while the third row has a 50/50 split-folding seat with generous passenger space. Behind the third row, there is up to 21 cubic feet of cargo volume. For cargo space on demand, the second and third rows can fold flat for 80.7 cubic feet of cargo room.
Intelligent 4WD
Whether the road is filled with gravel, covered with ice or soaked by rain, the easy-to-use, shift-on-the-fly Intelligent 4WD System on the 2012 Explorer helps provide sure-footed traction. Intelligent 4WD is fully automatic, instantly delivering traction to the wheels with the most traction when wheel slip is detected. Working in concert with the 4WD System is the Terrain Management System™, which allows you to easily shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain you’re driving in. Take your pick of Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand or Grass/Gravel/Snow. The 4WD System also includes Hill Descent Control™, which makes tackling off-road down hills much easier. Just push a button, tap your brakes and the Explorer will maintain a steady speed on its own, letting you concentrate on steering. On top of these features, the Intelligent 4WD System in the Explorer weighs less than traditional 4WD systems.
Curve Control
Curve Control will slow you down when it senses that you’re going too fast for a particular curve. Employing throttle reduction and four-wheel braking intervention, it’s always active in helping you maintain control around the curves. Curve Control, standard on all the Explorer models, is an enhancement to AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™.
Cargo Capacity
When it comes to configurable cargo space, the Explorer delivers big time. Both the second- and third-row seats fold flat for up to 80.7 cubic feet of cargo space. With the third-row seats folded down, there is 43.8 cubic feet of storage capacity behind the second-row seats. With the second- and third-row seats in the upright position, there is 21.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. Plus, there is a storage area in the floor for smaller items. Providing cargo space on command, the available class-exclusive* PowerFold® third-row 50/50 split-folding seat folds flat at the touch of a button.
*Class is Three-Row Large Utilities, Non-Hybrid vs. 2011 competitors.
PowerFold® Third-Row Seat
At the touch of a button, the available, class-exclusive* PowerFold⁜ third-row seat can fold flat for additional cargo room. Simply push a button for a flat load floor. When in the upright position, it comfortably seats two passengers.
*Class is Three-Row Large Utilities, Non-Hybrid vs. 2011 competitors.
Strong and Lightweight Structure
Thanks to advanced high-tech materials and assembly processes, the structure in the 2012 Explorer is both lightweight and strong. For starters, the A- and B-pillars are constructed of high-strength boron steel for greatly increased roof crush strength. The front-end support structure features advanced technology, constructed using a lightweight composite (40 percent glass-filled polypropylene with a glass-mat overlay), which matches the lateral stiffness of magnesium while reducing weight.
Power Liftgate
The available power liftgate is just one more ingenious feature in the 2012 Explorer. It can be opened and/or closed pushing the vehicle key fob, by pressing a button located on the instrument panel or on the bottom of the tailgate. Additionally, you can program the extension height of the liftgate (useful if you park in a space with a low ceiling). It’s a little thing that makes a big difference.
SUVs have always offered plenty of muscle, but many times it came at the expense of fuel efficiency. The 2012 Explorer offers the available new 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost™ engine, delivering the power of a V6 in a four-cylinder engine. The standard 3.5L V6 engine features best-in-class 25 highway mpg,* unsurpassed 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque.* With all that power and torque, Explorer can tow up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped.** An SUV that delivers best-in-class fuel highway mpg and no-compromise power – that’s the 2012 Explorer.
*EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy mpg V6, FWD. Class is Three-Row Large Utility Vehicles vs. 2011/2012 competitors. **Requires available Class III Trailer Tow Package.
Best-in-class hwy mpg* 2.0L I4 EcoBoost™ Engine
The EcoBoost inline four-cylinder engine combines two different technologies – turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) – to deliver the performance of a much larger engine. It churns out 240 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque across a wide 1,750 – 4,000 rpm range. Features include: • All aluminum • Direct fuel injection • Single turbocharger • Piston cooling jets for durability • Adaptive knock control
*20 city/28 hwy/23 combined mpg 2.0L I4. Class is Three-Row Large Utilities, Non-Hybrid.
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine
The standard 3.5L twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) V6 engine in the Explorer can be easily described in two words: no compromise. It provides the best-in-class combination of V6 horsepower and fuel economy* while delivering unsurpassed 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. That means you have the power for merging, accelerating and pulling a trailer. You just may not visit the gas station as much.
*EPA-estimated 18 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, FWD. Class is Large Utilities, non-hybrid vs.2011/2012 competitors.
Abundant Towing Capacity
With a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs., when properly equipped, the Explorer can haul a boat, camper or trailer. Power comes from its standard 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. The Class III Trailer Tow Package, required for towing, includes an engine oil cooler and wiring harness. The Explorer has several features that make towing easier. There’s the available rear view camera that provides a video image on the center console screen of the area behind your vehicle. The screen has guides that help you align your vehicle when hooking up a trailer. Hill start assist, included in the available Intelligent 4WD System, helps keep the vehicle from rolling backward, making it easier to pull away when on a slope or hill with a grade greater than five degrees. Standard trailer sway control helps make towing even easier by detecting trailer sway and automatically reducing engine speed and applying asymmetric braking to help counter it.* When it comes to towing, the Explorer is the perfect choice.
*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
Remote Start/Climate Control System
Simply click the remote start button to start your vehicle and the available Remote Start/Automatic Climate Control System provides a comfortable interior. In hot weather conditions, the cabin is cooled to 72 degrees and the cooled seats* will be set to high. When it’s cold out, the cabin temperature is also heated to 72 degrees and the heated seats* will be set to high as well. Even the rear defrost/heated mirrors* will be activated.
*If equipped.
Best-in-Class Fuel Efficiency
With the available 2.0 L EcoBoost engine, the 2012 Explorer delivers 28 hwy mpg* while delivering 240 horsepower and 270 pounds of torque.
*EPA-estimated 28 hwy mpg, Class is Large Utilities, non-hybrid vs. 2011/2012 competitors.
Hill Descent Control™
The available Intelligent 4WD System features Hill Descent Control™. This makes tackling off-road down hills much easier. Just push a button, tap your brakes and the Explorer will maintain a steady speed on its own, letting you concentrate on steering.
*EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy mpg V6, FWD. Class is Three-Row Large Utility Vehicles vs. 2011/2012 competitors. **Requires available Class III Trailer Tow Package.
Best-in-class hwy mpg* 2.0L I4 EcoBoost™ Engine
The EcoBoost inline four-cylinder engine combines two different technologies – turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) – to deliver the performance of a much larger engine. It churns out 240 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque across a wide 1,750 – 4,000 rpm range. Features include: • All aluminum • Direct fuel injection • Single turbocharger • Piston cooling jets for durability • Adaptive knock control
*20 city/28 hwy/23 combined mpg 2.0L I4. Class is Three-Row Large Utilities, Non-Hybrid.
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine
The standard 3.5L twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) V6 engine in the Explorer can be easily described in two words: no compromise. It provides the best-in-class combination of V6 horsepower and fuel economy* while delivering unsurpassed 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. That means you have the power for merging, accelerating and pulling a trailer. You just may not visit the gas station as much.
*EPA-estimated 18 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, FWD. Class is Large Utilities, non-hybrid vs.2011/2012 competitors.
Abundant Towing Capacity
With a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs., when properly equipped, the Explorer can haul a boat, camper or trailer. Power comes from its standard 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. The Class III Trailer Tow Package, required for towing, includes an engine oil cooler and wiring harness. The Explorer has several features that make towing easier. There’s the available rear view camera that provides a video image on the center console screen of the area behind your vehicle. The screen has guides that help you align your vehicle when hooking up a trailer. Hill start assist, included in the available Intelligent 4WD System, helps keep the vehicle from rolling backward, making it easier to pull away when on a slope or hill with a grade greater than five degrees. Standard trailer sway control helps make towing even easier by detecting trailer sway and automatically reducing engine speed and applying asymmetric braking to help counter it.* When it comes to towing, the Explorer is the perfect choice.
*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
Remote Start/Climate Control System
Simply click the remote start button to start your vehicle and the available Remote Start/Automatic Climate Control System provides a comfortable interior. In hot weather conditions, the cabin is cooled to 72 degrees and the cooled seats* will be set to high. When it’s cold out, the cabin temperature is also heated to 72 degrees and the heated seats* will be set to high as well. Even the rear defrost/heated mirrors* will be activated.
*If equipped.
Best-in-Class Fuel Efficiency
With the available 2.0 L EcoBoost engine, the 2012 Explorer delivers 28 hwy mpg* while delivering 240 horsepower and 270 pounds of torque.
*EPA-estimated 28 hwy mpg, Class is Large Utilities, non-hybrid vs. 2011/2012 competitors.
Hill Descent Control™
The available Intelligent 4WD System features Hill Descent Control™. This makes tackling off-road down hills much easier. Just push a button, tap your brakes and the Explorer will maintain a steady speed on its own, letting you concentrate on steering.
Ford engineers have designed incredibly innovative and smart features for the 2012 Explorer. For example, the Explorer features the world’s first automotive production inflatable rear safety belts. These safety belts spread crash forces over more areas of the body compared to conventional safety belts. The available Collision Warning System with brake support scans traffic ahead of you and alerts the driver and precharge the brakes if it senses a collision with the vehicle in front of you. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ features Curve Control to help provide even more control. There are even available rain-sensing wipers that automatically activate when precipitation is detected on the windshield. In the 2012 Explorer, smart features help provide you with peace of mind.
Industry-First Inflatable Rear Safety Belts
Introducing the world’s first automotive production inflatable rear safety belts. Available in the Explorer XLT and Limited models (second-row outboard seating positions), the inflated belt helps distribute crash force energy across more of the occupant's torso than a traditional belt, which helps reduce the risk of injury while providing support to the head and neck. In the event of a frontal or side crash, the inflatable safety belts hold the passenger in the appropriate seating position, helping to reduce risk of injury. These safety belts are compatible with child safety seats. In consumer tests, most respondents said the inflatable rear safety belts felt similar or softer and more comfortable than conventional safety belts. This can help encourage safety belt usage.
BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
The available BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert uses sensors in the rear quarter panels to monitor your blind spots and will illuminate an alert display on the appropriate exterior mirror if another vehicle is detected there before you change lanes. Cross-traffic alert can detect approaching vehicles while you’re slowly backing up. BLIS with cross-traffic alert is included in the BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Safety Belt Package.
Collision Warning with Brake Support
A "heads-up" display, simulating brake lights, flashes on the windshield. If you don't react in time, the brakes will precharge and increase brake assist sensitivity, providing full responsiveness when you brake.
Rain-Sensing Wipers
The available rain-sensing wipers utilize optical sensors that look for evidence of moisture, signaling the wipers when to wipe, and how quickly. With five sensitivity settings, the wipers speed up or slow down depending on the amount of moisture. Or, if you prefer, you can exit rain-sense mode and simply use the HI and LO speed settings.
Trailer Sway Control
Standard trailer sway control can detect if trailer sway is occurring and automatically decrease engine speed and apply asymmetric braking to help correct the situation.* This provides more control to help you safely tow a boat or trailer.
*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
AdvanceTrac® with RSC®
Standard AdvanceTrack® with RSC is the industry’s only electronic stability control system that uses two gyroscopic sensors to monitor both yaw rate and roll rate. This allows AdvanceTrack® with RSC to help you maintain control whenever it detects wheel slip, understeer, oversteer or roll motion. It also helps maintain control in adverse road conditions such as ice, gravel or rain.* AdvanceTrack® with RSC also features Curve Control, which will slow the vehicle down when it senses that it is going too fast for a particular curve. It’s always active in helping you maintain control around the curves.
*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
Rear View Camera
The available rear view camera provides a video image of the area behind your vehicle on the interior rearview mirror (or on the available navigation screen, if equipped). The screen features guides and a zoom feature that help you align your vehicle with a trailer when you want to tow.
Industry-First Inflatable Rear Safety Belts
Introducing the world’s first automotive production inflatable rear safety belts. Available in the Explorer XLT and Limited models (second-row outboard seating positions), the inflated belt helps distribute crash force energy across more of the occupant's torso than a traditional belt, which helps reduce the risk of injury while providing support to the head and neck. In the event of a frontal or side crash, the inflatable safety belts hold the passenger in the appropriate seating position, helping to reduce risk of injury. These safety belts are compatible with child safety seats. In consumer tests, most respondents said the inflatable rear safety belts felt similar or softer and more comfortable than conventional safety belts. This can help encourage safety belt usage.
BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
The available BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert uses sensors in the rear quarter panels to monitor your blind spots and will illuminate an alert display on the appropriate exterior mirror if another vehicle is detected there before you change lanes. Cross-traffic alert can detect approaching vehicles while you’re slowly backing up. BLIS with cross-traffic alert is included in the BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Safety Belt Package.
Collision Warning with Brake Support
A "heads-up" display, simulating brake lights, flashes on the windshield. If you don't react in time, the brakes will precharge and increase brake assist sensitivity, providing full responsiveness when you brake.
Rain-Sensing Wipers
The available rain-sensing wipers utilize optical sensors that look for evidence of moisture, signaling the wipers when to wipe, and how quickly. With five sensitivity settings, the wipers speed up or slow down depending on the amount of moisture. Or, if you prefer, you can exit rain-sense mode and simply use the HI and LO speed settings.
Trailer Sway Control
Standard trailer sway control can detect if trailer sway is occurring and automatically decrease engine speed and apply asymmetric braking to help correct the situation.* This provides more control to help you safely tow a boat or trailer.
*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
AdvanceTrac® with RSC®
Standard AdvanceTrack® with RSC is the industry’s only electronic stability control system that uses two gyroscopic sensors to monitor both yaw rate and roll rate. This allows AdvanceTrack® with RSC to help you maintain control whenever it detects wheel slip, understeer, oversteer or roll motion. It also helps maintain control in adverse road conditions such as ice, gravel or rain.* AdvanceTrack® with RSC also features Curve Control, which will slow the vehicle down when it senses that it is going too fast for a particular curve. It’s always active in helping you maintain control around the curves.
*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
Rear View Camera
The available rear view camera provides a video image of the area behind your vehicle on the interior rearview mirror (or on the available navigation screen, if equipped). The screen features guides and a zoom feature that help you align your vehicle with a trailer when you want to tow.
The Explorer has a lot of high-tech intelligence to make your life on the road a whole lot easier. Take, for example, available SYNC® with MyFord Touch™* – the easy-to-use in-car connectivity system. With simple voice commands, you can make phone calls, choose music, control your climate and more without taking your eyes off the road. Another feature, the available voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link**, provides weather forecasts, traffic updates, fuel prices – even movie times. Yes, there's much more to the Ford Explorer than outstanding performance and flexibility.
*SYNC is optional on most vehicles. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. See dealer for details. Not all SYNC features compatible with all mobile phones. Features like ringtone support and audible text messages may not work with certain mobile phones. SYNC features for previous model years (and phone compatibility) available at the SYNC Owner website. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. **SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Available SYNC® with MyFord® or SYNC® with MyFord Touch®
Available voice-activated SYNC with MyFord helps keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. A 4.2-inch information cluster screen is also there to assist you.
• With hands-free calling, you’ll never miss a phone call when you’re behind the wheel. 128
• Simply say what or who you want to hear and get it with voice-activated music search.
• Bluetooth® audio lets you wirelessly control your entertainment with voice commands. 127
• Available SYNC® Services129 provides turn-by-turn directions to just about anywhere. Plus 411 business search, personalized sports scores, news, horoscopes and more.
• Information screens display the information you want in the cluster panel and center stack.
• Have incoming text messages read aloud to you.
• 911 Assist® can call for help in an emergency, even if you can’t.28
Upgrade to SYNC with MyFord Touch100 for the ultimate in capabilities:
• A customizable, eight-inch touch screen in the center stack, dual 4.2-inch cluster screens, audio/video input jacks, WiFi®112 capability, and two USB ports.
• Leading-edge voice recognition technology responds to commands as simple and conversational as “Find restaurant”.
• SYNC® Services is complimentary for three years.
• Use voice commands to adjust your climate.
• Find the SiriusXM radio stations you want with voice commands.
• SYNC® with MyFord Touch® is available on vehicles that come standard with SYNC with MyFord.
Click below for a complete description of SYNC with MyFord and MyFord Touch.
Active Park Assist
Unlike other systems that employ imaging devices, available hands-free active park assist uses ultrasonic sensors. It’s one of the many revolutionary technology features available in the 2012 Ford Explorer. Simply press a button and the sensors can actually locate a parallel-parking space for you. Once activated and with almost no input from you, your Explorer will be parallel parked.
Sony® Audio System with HD Radio™
The available Sony Audio System features 390 watts of power, 12 high-quality premium speakers and a dual channel subwoofer. The system includes HD Radio for static-free, razor-sharp sound reception. One especially innovative feature is iTunes® Tagging. You simply hit the "Tag" button when you hear a song you like on your local FM HD Radio station. Song information will be saved for later preview and purchase or direct buy if your device is wireless-enabled and connected to the Internet.
Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc. HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Heated and Cooled Seats
Available perforated, leather-trimmed, heated and cooled front bucket seats deliver four-season comfort for you and your passenger. The seats are included in the available Luxury Seating Package in the Limited model and feature 10-way power with power lumbar and recline. The driver’s side seat has memory feature for two drivers. Also included in the Luxury Seating Package is the PowerFold® third-row seat that can fold flat for convenient storage.
Navigation System
The available voice-activated Navigation System with available integrated SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link provides turn-by-turn directions, giving you your choice of fastest, shortest and a new option – Eco-Route. In this mode, the Navigation System instantly calculates the most fuel-efficient route and can help you achieve better fuel economy. The Navigation System features a full-color three-dimensional bird’s-eye view, provides points of interest and the last destinations entered in the system. Thanks to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, you’ll also receive continuously updated traffic information,* current and forecasted weather, gas station locations and prices, live sports scores and schedules, and theater locations with movie listings and times. SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link come with a complimentary six-month subscription. Learn more about Travel Link.
*SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Available Dual-Headrest DVD Players
The latest in on-the-road DVD technology. Two totally independent systems with seven-inch color LCD widescreen monitors, top slot-loading player, two dual-channel infrared headphones and remote, game/video ports, wireless FM modulation to vehicle's stereo system, and CD/MP3 playback capability. Comes in colors and upholstery to complement your vehicle's interior. This is a Ford Licensed Accessory.
Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
It’s a breeze entering your 2012 Explorer and starting the engine, thanks to the available Intelligent Access with push-button start feature. Simply have the Intelligent Access key in your pocket or purse near the driver’s side door. (The system senses when the key is nearby.) Then touch the door handle to unlock the driver’s side door or all the doors. Once inside, just press the brake pedal and then the start button. Shift into gear and go.
*SYNC is optional on most vehicles. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. See dealer for details. Not all SYNC features compatible with all mobile phones. Features like ringtone support and audible text messages may not work with certain mobile phones. SYNC features for previous model years (and phone compatibility) available at the SYNC Owner website. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. **SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Available SYNC® with MyFord® or SYNC® with MyFord Touch®
Available voice-activated SYNC with MyFord helps keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. A 4.2-inch information cluster screen is also there to assist you.
• With hands-free calling, you’ll never miss a phone call when you’re behind the wheel. 128
• Simply say what or who you want to hear and get it with voice-activated music search.
• Bluetooth® audio lets you wirelessly control your entertainment with voice commands. 127
• Available SYNC® Services129 provides turn-by-turn directions to just about anywhere. Plus 411 business search, personalized sports scores, news, horoscopes and more.
• Information screens display the information you want in the cluster panel and center stack.
• Have incoming text messages read aloud to you.
• 911 Assist® can call for help in an emergency, even if you can’t.28
Upgrade to SYNC with MyFord Touch100 for the ultimate in capabilities:
• A customizable, eight-inch touch screen in the center stack, dual 4.2-inch cluster screens, audio/video input jacks, WiFi®112 capability, and two USB ports.
• Leading-edge voice recognition technology responds to commands as simple and conversational as “Find restaurant”.
• SYNC® Services is complimentary for three years.
• Use voice commands to adjust your climate.
• Find the SiriusXM radio stations you want with voice commands.
• SYNC® with MyFord Touch® is available on vehicles that come standard with SYNC with MyFord.
Click below for a complete description of SYNC with MyFord and MyFord Touch.
Active Park Assist
Unlike other systems that employ imaging devices, available hands-free active park assist uses ultrasonic sensors. It’s one of the many revolutionary technology features available in the 2012 Ford Explorer. Simply press a button and the sensors can actually locate a parallel-parking space for you. Once activated and with almost no input from you, your Explorer will be parallel parked.
Sony® Audio System with HD Radio™
The available Sony Audio System features 390 watts of power, 12 high-quality premium speakers and a dual channel subwoofer. The system includes HD Radio for static-free, razor-sharp sound reception. One especially innovative feature is iTunes® Tagging. You simply hit the "Tag" button when you hear a song you like on your local FM HD Radio station. Song information will be saved for later preview and purchase or direct buy if your device is wireless-enabled and connected to the Internet.
Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc. HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Heated and Cooled Seats
Available perforated, leather-trimmed, heated and cooled front bucket seats deliver four-season comfort for you and your passenger. The seats are included in the available Luxury Seating Package in the Limited model and feature 10-way power with power lumbar and recline. The driver’s side seat has memory feature for two drivers. Also included in the Luxury Seating Package is the PowerFold® third-row seat that can fold flat for convenient storage.
Navigation System
The available voice-activated Navigation System with available integrated SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link provides turn-by-turn directions, giving you your choice of fastest, shortest and a new option – Eco-Route. In this mode, the Navigation System instantly calculates the most fuel-efficient route and can help you achieve better fuel economy. The Navigation System features a full-color three-dimensional bird’s-eye view, provides points of interest and the last destinations entered in the system. Thanks to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, you’ll also receive continuously updated traffic information,* current and forecasted weather, gas station locations and prices, live sports scores and schedules, and theater locations with movie listings and times. SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link come with a complimentary six-month subscription. Learn more about Travel Link.
*SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Available Dual-Headrest DVD Players
The latest in on-the-road DVD technology. Two totally independent systems with seven-inch color LCD widescreen monitors, top slot-loading player, two dual-channel infrared headphones and remote, game/video ports, wireless FM modulation to vehicle's stereo system, and CD/MP3 playback capability. Comes in colors and upholstery to complement your vehicle's interior. This is a Ford Licensed Accessory.
Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
It’s a breeze entering your 2012 Explorer and starting the engine, thanks to the available Intelligent Access with push-button start feature. Simply have the Intelligent Access key in your pocket or purse near the driver’s side door. (The system senses when the key is nearby.) Then touch the door handle to unlock the driver’s side door or all the doors. Once inside, just press the brake pedal and then the start button. Shift into gear and go.
