Tire change for a 2012 Ford Explorer
Tire change for the 2012 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Ford Explorer for tire change
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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.
Tire change: how we help
Need tire work for the 2012 Ford Explorer? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Storing your off-season tires is often something the shop can arrange.
Before the shop sees your Explorer
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the tire size printed on the sidewall; it differs by trim. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with a 6-speed automatic, drives it.
How we help
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
A short checklist
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Small things that help
Check that all lights work every few weeks. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Your move
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request tire change
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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