2012 Ford Explorer

This 2012 Ford Explorer review will look at this big crossover SUV that is accessible in trim levels such as the XLT, base, as well as Limited. The standard equipment for this vehicle includes a privacy glass, roof rails, blind spot mirrors that have been integrated, a steering wheel that can tilt and also has a telescope. As well as cruise control and a driver’s seat with 6 way power.  It also comes with a sound system that has a CD player and 6 speakers along with a supplementary audio jack.

The XLT trim level also has cast-aluminium wheels that are eighteen inches, headlamps that are automatic, rear parking sensors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.  In addition to the foregoing, it also comprise of an entry code pad that is keyless, satellite radio, as well as Sync which is a voice-activated telephone and/or entertainment interface. Ford also proffers what is known as Rapid Spec options suite.  This adds the sound system that has 8 speakers, a rear-view camera, automatic climate control that is dual zone, as well as a rear-view mirror that dims automatically.  The Rapid Spec options also come with MyFord Touch electronics controls. These are inclusive of 2 displays that are configurable, 2 video and audio input jacks and 2 USB ports. It also comprises of Sync Services Upgrade which includes traffic reports and directions that takes you through all your turns. There is another level of Rapid Spec Package and this is inclusive of everything that was previously mentioned, in addition to front seats that are heated, upholstery that is made of leather, a 6 way power passenger seat, as well as a 8-way power driver’s seat that has power-adjustable lumbar.

With respect to the Limited trim level; this has the same features like the Rapid Spec items of the XLT in addition to wheels that are twenty inches, an ignition that is keyless, an engine start that is done by remote, and a one hundred and ten volt power outlet, and a Sony sound system that has HD radio.  There is a power lift-gate as well as a navigation system, and a passenger seat that has 8 way power.  The front seats are ventilated and third row seats that can be folded using power.

There is included in the Rapid Spec suites, which comes with parallel-parking system, collision warning, brake support, and adaptive cruise control.  There is also a blind spot warning system seatbelts that can be inflated and used for passengers in a second row in the outboard, as well as with wipers that comes on automatically and xenon headlights.

There are also those stand-alone options that are on the Limited as well as the XLT.  These are inclusive of a power lift-gate, a tow package, a power lift-gate, an entertainment system for the rear seat that comes with two displays that are headrest mounted, a navigation system that is inclusive of traffic in real time and weather information, among others.