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2012 Ford Explorer Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 Ford Explorer.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Denali 5.7L V8 24F 818 CCA 129 min Top Post
Platinum 5.7L V8 34 753 CCA 123 min Top Post
King Ranch 5.7L V8 24F 816 CCA 131 min Dual Terminal
Sport 2.5L I4 24F 558 CCA 96 min Side Post
XL 2.5L I4 35 584 CCA 90 min Side Post
Platinum 3.6L V6 48 676 CCA 118 min Dual Terminal
XLT 3.6L V6 24F 662 CCA 119 min Side Post
Base 3.6L V6 35 746 CCA 122 min Side Post
Sport 3.6L V6 35 658 CCA 116 min Top Post
Lariat 3.6L V6 48 631 CCA 105 min Side Post

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