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2012 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (5%)

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2012 Ford Explorer body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Ford Explorer

Engine not specified

17700 mi Defective pillar mouldings 

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2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

26040 mi

C $120
Lost a piece of outside windshield trim. Changed windshield earlier, and pins get broken when this is done. Need to replace trim when replace windshield. 
27240 mi

C $120
Lost the other side windshield trim after a windshield change... Dealer said when you change your windshield, its better to change for new trim... 
33480 mi driver door, stich of leather elbow support opened and you could see the foam 
43400 mi Rust at bottom of driver door (inside). Dealer told us than sometime sand and dirt are stuck between inside bottom door and plastic trim... With vibration the paint his remove....So wash the inside door regularly 
84940 mi

C $50
All 4 doors where squeaking...Dealer said sand was in the rockers...We did just one trip in a sand area with the truck!! 
3000 mi Side mirror condensation in LED 
1020 mi At 140 km/h a vibrating noise was generated by the windshield. after consulting with the dealer, he indicated that was a not frequent but known outside side frame issue. What they do is detach and reattach for a firmer fit. Took 4 hours. 

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2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

25000 mi This is the second time that the seat belt buckles have broken. The buckle does not break but the plastic casing around the buckle falls off making it hard for the kids to buckle themselves. Ordered a part. 
4000 mi The A-pillar trim piece was slightly faded when I took delivery of the car, so this service was scheduled to replace it at no charge. 
2000 mi Buzz sound in Right A pillar 
4000 mi Plastic A pillars and gaskets replaced per Ford TSB 
5000 mi Plastic A pillar on passenger side blew off going down the Freeway. Dealer replaced both plastic A pillars 
9700 mi Third row seat covering came loose 
35500 mi Replaced A pillar trim due to wind noise 

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2012 Ford Explorer Body Problems

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