Auto loans: 2012 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.4 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.9 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.12 | $18.29 | $19.22 |
2012 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 829 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (361), structure (145) and unknown or other (105). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V031000 | 2024-01-19 | structure:body:roof and pillars | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach. |
| 21V746000 | 2021-09-22 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,... |
| 19V435000 | 2019-06-10 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| 15V171000 | 2015-03-24 | structure:body:door | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. |
| 14V286000 | 2014-05-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Ford Explorer
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Ford Explorer for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2012 Ford Explorer for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the Explorer
Owners filed 829 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, structure and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 10.4 L/100 km works out to about 31 litres per 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $16.12. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
The Explorer in everyday use
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
A longer test drive
Try the Explorer on your commute, then decide. Rent the Explorer first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.12 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Still deciding?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3224.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.