Trade in: 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.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Ford Explorer?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Ford Explorer for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2012 Ford Explorer, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: 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.
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 the Explorer suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
How big it is
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Try before you buy
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A test week in the Explorer tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Explorer answers the big questions.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $161.20 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Make a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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.