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Check out the 2012 Ford Explorer in Bristol, TN, at Friendship Ford of Bristol!
We are proud to announce that the all-new 2012 Ford Explorer is now available in Bristol, TN, near Johnson City and Kingsport in the Tri-Cities region. The Explorer has been one of the best-selling SUVs for years, and with a bevy of features and class-leading fuel economy, it's not hard to see why. |
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Performance
Available in three different trims, the 2012 Explorer comes with your choice of a 3.5L TiVCT V6 engine paired with either a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission or a 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The standard 3.5L TiVCT V6 puts out 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque, can tow up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped, and yet still achieve a best-in-class 25 highway mpg. Additionally, you have 21.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 43.8 cubic feet behind the second row and a maximum of 80.7 cubic feet when both the second- and third-row seats are folded flat. Adding even more storage are a storage area in the floor and an available class-exclusive PowerFold third-row 50/50 split-folding seat. |
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Standard Options and Features
Luxurious convenience features make the 2012 Explorer a comfort-oriented ride. The intuitive, industry-first MyFord Touch with two configurable instrument panel LCD displays and two five-way steering wheel switch pads give you access via touch controls and voice commands to your music, phone contacts, directions, and more. Perforated, leather-trimmed, heated and cooled front bucket seats keep you and your passenger comfortable no matter what the weather is like outside. Featuring two seven-inch color LCD widescreen monitors, wireless FM modulation, top slot loading player, game/video ports, two dual-channel infrared headphones and remote, and CD/MP3 playback capability. The dual headrest DVD players keep backseat passengers entertained for hours. Other features/options include a class-exclusive Terrain Management System, programmable power liftgate and Intelligent 4WD. And of course, an Explorer wouldn't be a Ford without an available SYNC in-car connectivity system, which lets you use simple voice commands to control most popular MP3 players and Bluetooth-enabled phones, receive real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation, search for businesses, access 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Reports and more. Other features/options include a voice-activated Navigation System with available integrated SIRIUS Traffic and SIRIUS Travel Link, exclusive new SONY Audio System with HD Radio and iTunes Tagging, class-exclusive Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start, dual-panel moonroof and dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control. |
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Safety
The 2012 Explorer also comes with a wide range of safety features to keep you and your loved one protected. Safety features/options include a Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert, class-exclusive Active Park Assist, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and Curve Control, S.O.S. Post Crash Alert System, class-exclusive Collision Warning with Brake Support and industry-first inflatable rear safety belts. Taking the long-standing reliability and performance of Ford and merging it with all the sporty looks, cavernous space, luxurious features and trustworthy safety you could ever want or need in an SUV, the 2012 Explorer is truly a best buy. If you are interested in the 2012 Ford Explorer and want to take a test drive, stop by our dealership or give us a call today
Schedule a Test Drive
Schedule a 2012 Ford Explorer test drive in Bristol, TN, at Friendship Ford of Bristol today by calling us at 888-902-4259, or simply drop by the dealership at 1855 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620. We look forward to seeing our Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City, TN, customers soon! |
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