2012 Ford Expedition EL

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  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image
  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL gallery image

Basic Specs

Base Price $40,250
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 5898
City (MPG) 14
Hwy (MPG) 20
Horsepower 310@5100
Torque (lb-ft) 365@3600
Wheelbase 131.0
Length (in.) 221.3
Width (in.) 78.8
Height (in.) 77.7

The Expedition EL (Extended Length) is the largest SUV in Ford's lineup. It boasts traditional body-on-frame construction that makes it less economical than newer (and less massive) "crossover" vehicles but also endows it with strong towing and off-roading capabilities.

The EL is largely mechanically identical to the smaller Expedition, with the main difference being a 14.8-inch stretch coupled with 12 added inches in the wheelbase. The rear passenger doors are consequently elongated, allowing for easier ingress and egress. Cargo space behind the third row of seats also grows by 24 cubic inches, for a total of 131.

Inside, the Expedition EL boasts a sizable and comfortable cabin for up to eight occupants, although some of the materials feel a bit low-rent. Cargo room is a staggering 42.6 cubic feet, increasing to a gargantuan 85.5 cubic feet with the 3rd row seats folded. The interior's party trick is an available first-in-class PowerFold third-row seat and class-exclusive second-row CenterSlide that combine to allow interior space to be configured as needed quickly and painlessly. Without the option, the seat also folds into the floor, albeit manually.

All Expeditions sport an independent rear suspension, a refinement-increasing feature not common in the full-size SUV market. Power comes from a 5.4-liter V8 that delivers 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 365 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 rpm on regular 87-Octane gas. The motor is coupled to a six-speed automatic, with the pair returning 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway with rear-wheel-drive and 13/18 mpg with four-wheel-drive. Towing capacity is an impressive 9,000lbs, when properly equipped and in the rwd configuration, down 200lbs from the standard-length Expedition.

Both the EL and the standard length Expeditions were refreshed recently. Changes include a rearview camera to help with general reversing or hooking up a trailer, power folding running boards, and the range-topping King Ranch trim. Apart from the two, there is the base XLT trim, and the Eddie Bauer trim just above it, while the Limited sits at the top. Now standard fare across all Expedition trims are a keyless entry keypad and heated power mirrors.

As in all of Ford's truck offerings, safety is a high priority, and side air bags, three-row Safety Canopy side air curtains and AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) are standard items on all Expeditions. Without the option, the seat also folds into the floor, though manually.

All Expeditions are built at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, MI.

Key Competitors
The Expedition EL's most direct competition comes from the similarly massive Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL twins, although it can also be cross-shopped against smaller 'utes like the Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia.

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 5898 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 221.3 in.
    • Width: 78.8 in.
    • Height: 77.7 in.
    • Wheelbase: 131.0 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 8.7 in.
    • Front Track: 67.0 in.
    • Rear Track: 67.2 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 50/50
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 7
    • Passenger Volume: 168.3 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 42.6 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.1 in.
    • Head Room: 39.5 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 63.2 in.
    • Hip Room: 60.2 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 39.1 in.
    • Head Room: 39.7 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 63.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 59.9 in.
    • Interior - Third Row
    • Leg Room: 37.7 in.
    • Head Room: 38.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 67.1 in.
    • Hip Room: 51.8 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.4L V8
    • Power: 310 hp @ 5100 rpm
    • Torque: 365 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 20 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: TBD
    • Rear: 18" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: TBD
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 6000 lbs
    • Payload: 1620
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Equipment Group - 101A

      • Interior Features
      • front cloth bucket seats
      • manual air conditioning
      • rear auxiliary climate control
      • AM/FM premium single-disc CD/MP3 player
      • MyKey
      • Audio input jack
      • SiriusXM satellite radio
      • full overhead console
      • large front floor console
      • cupholders
      • analog instrumentation with tachometer
      • power door locks and rear door child safety locks
      • power windows with one-touch up/down on driver's window
      • carpeted floor, color-coordinated
      • carpeted first-and second-row floor mats
      • cargo management system
      • illuminated entry lighting
      • auto-dimming rearview mirror
      • powerpoints
      • floor shifter
      • leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
      • cruise control
      • dual-illuminated vanity mirrors on front visors
      • passenger assist handles
      • second-row 40/20/40 split bench reclining fold-flat seat with CenterSlide
      • SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
      • front and rear wipers
      • liftgate with flip-up glass
      • third-row 60/40 split bench fold flat-to-the-floor seat Power and Handling
      • 18-inch machined-aluminum wheels
      • underbody-mounted full-size spare tire
      • P275/64R18 all-terrain OWL all season spare
      • 5.4L 3V SOHC flex-fuel V8 engine
      • Six-speed automatic overdrive transmission
      • battery saver
      • 33.5 gallon fuel tank
      • 2-wheel drive
      • fully boxed frame
      • Independent rear suspension
      • variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering
      • front and rear stabilizer bars
      • AdvanceTrac with roll stability control
      • non-limited slip 3.73 rear axle
      • trailer towing with integrated class IV hitch receiver, trailer sway control and 4-pin connector
      • front tow hooks Exterior Features
      • black bumpers and front lower fascia
      • chrome grille
      • chrome door handles
      • fog lamps
      • dual-beam headlamps
      • black luggage rack side rails
      • black luggage rack crossbars
      • black running boards
      • black heated power mirrors with security approach lamps and integrated blind spot mirrors
      • Easy Fuel capless fuel filler
      • black lower bodyside cladding
      • privacy glass in rear quarter, rear doors and liftgate glass
      • solar-tinted windshield and front door windows Safety
      • dual-stage front airbags
      • three-point safety belts at all seating positions
      • safety canopy system
      • front seat-mounted side airbags
      • side intrusion door beams
      • rear door child safety locks
      • LATCH baby anchors
      • power ABS
      • tire pressure monitoring system
      • SOS post-crash alert system
      • adaptive stroking steering column
      • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
      • remote keyless entry system
      • perimeter alarm
      • SecuriCode keyless entry keypad

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      Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

      • Expedition XL, XLT and XLT Premium can be equipped with the available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (standard on Limited and King Ranch models):
      • Class IV Trailer Hitch receiver.
      • Wiring harness with 4 & 7 pin connector.
      • Heavy-duty auxiliary transmission oil cooler.
      • Heavy-duty radiator.
      • Electronic braking wiring kit.

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      3.73 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle

      • Available on all Expedition models.

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      18" Machined-Aluminum Wheels

      • 18" Machined-Aluminum Wheels

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      All-Weather Rubber First-and Second-Row Floor Mats

      • Available heavy-duty black all-weather vinyl floor mats feature deep grooves and raised ridges to catch and hold snow, slush and mud while protecting your vehicle's carpeting.

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      AM/FM Single-Disc CD/MP3 Player

      • Expedition XL features a standard AM/FM stereo with a single-disc CD player with MP3 capability and six speakers.

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      SiriusXM Satellite Radio

      • Enjoy an introductory six-month subscription to more than 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment.
      • Service available in the 48 contiguous states and DC. SIRIUS is a trademark of SIRIUS XM Radio, Inc.

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      SYNC

      • Available SYNC allows you to easily operate most popular MP3 players and Bluetooth-enabled phones with simple voice commands. SYNC even keeps you safe out on the road with the 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report 911 Assist connects you to a 911 operator through your paired mobile phone after an accident in which an airbag deploys,
      • while Vehicle Health Report allows you to create a personalized online report of your vehicles' diagnostics. SYNC also includes Traffic, Directions and Information. Get traffic updates, turn-by-turn directions and business search right though your vehicle's stereo. Plus, hear your favorite content anytime you want with personalized news, weather and sports. Access it all with either touch or voice commands.
      • 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. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
      • The vehicle's electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider's signal and a connected mobile phone all must 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. Available on 2010 U.S. vehicles. Complimentary three-year subscription for owners of new vehicles equipped with the service. Subscription fees apply after three years.

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      Front Cloth Bucket Seats

      • Cloth front bucket seats with 40/20/40 CenterSlide split second-row seat and third-row 60/40 manual seat are standard on XL EL and XLT models.

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      Second-Row 40/20/40 Split Bench with CenterSlide(R)

      • The standard second-row 40/20/40 split-folding seat includes the CenterSlide feature that allows you to pull the center section of the seat forward almost 11 inches for easy access from the first two. It's perfect for when you need to keep your little ones nearby, yet still properly secured in a child-safety seat.

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      Third-Row 60/40 Split Bench Flat-To-The-Floor Seat

      • The manual third-row 60/40 fold-flat-into-floor split bench seat is standard on Expedition XL and XLT.

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      Chrome Exhaust Tip

      • The easy-to-install available chrome exhaust tip slips over the end of the tailpipe to add an extra element of eye-catching style. It's constructed of heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant, chrome-plated stainless steel for long life.

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      Family Entertainment Systems by INVISION

      • Two totally independent DVD headrest systems with seven-inch color LCD wide-screen (16:9) monitors, top slot-loading players, two dual-channel infrared headphones and remote, game/video ports, wireless FM modulation to vehicle's stereo system, and CD/MP3 playback capability.
      • The is a Ford Licensed Accessory. See dealer for limited-warranty information and other product details.

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      Power Code Remote Start System

      • Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a pre-warmed or pre-cooled vehicle. Power Code Remote Start System has a small, single-button key fob that provides long-range remote start and stop. Available for vehicles with automatic transmissions only.

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      Flat Splash Guards

      • Deflect mud, snow and ice away from lower body panels with the available splash guards. The contoured design complements vehicle lines and gives excellent protection. Heavy-duty black plastic construction resists cracking. Packaged in pairs for front or rear.

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      Soft Cargo Cooler Bag

      • The available flexible soft-sided cooler bag is the ideal companion for getaways or any time you go to the store - keeping refrigerated foods and beverages chilled and heated items warm. It comes with a zippered top and an adjustable carrying strap, and it's lightweight, collapsible and easily cleaned.

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      Soft Cargo Organizer, Standard

      • The available premium-grade polyethylene black cargo organizer comes with a removable, adjustable divider system for separating items. Also helps protect vehicle interior from spills.

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      Soft Cargo Organizer, Large

      • The available handy premium-grade woven-polyester soft-sided large folding cargo organizer is laminated for water repellency and mildew resistance. Four sturdy compartments and a rigid bottom help keep items in place. Cleans readily; stores flat.

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