Certified Pre-Owned: 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.
- 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.
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
No 2012 Ford Explorer is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2012 Ford Explorer is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Explorer
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 829 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, structure and unknown or other.
What the specs mean
Its 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 10.4 L/100 km combined: about 31 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $161.20. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Space and size
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
A longer test drive
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Over to you
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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.
Find me this car
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.