2012 Ford Explorer Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Ford Explorers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 Ford Explorer problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Explorer Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Ford Explorer | 19 Explorers, 9.2 months of data per Explorer, average 14100 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 Explorers, 9.2 months of data per Explorer, average 14100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2012 Ford Explorer
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| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Defective pillar mouldings Driver's power seat not sliding smoothly when going backward. |
| Oct | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Brake pad retaining clips not staying in position due to loss of tension. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 7000 | 0 | Check engine |
| Oct | 2012 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 40000 | 149 | vibrations when braking, rotors were turned, and brake pads were replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 620 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | 3900 | 0 | Back led running lights were not working. Burnt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 7440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Driver's - side mirror LED panel window has water/condensation inside. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 7700 | 0 | Rear wiper inoperable Ford Sync System shut down. Dealer installed SOP module and replaced APIM module and program. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | 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. |
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Door panel keypad shorted out, causing door locks to constantly lock / unlock until battery died. |
| Jan | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Car would not start, error code "Ignition System Fault" on the console. Dealer said the security code in the key was throwing errors. Also said battery was throwing errors. Replaced key and battery. |
| Mar | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | SYNC system black screen on update. Couldn't reboot. |
| Apr | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Buzz sound in Right A pillar |
| Feb | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Plastic A pillars and gaskets replaced per Ford TSB |
| Mar | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | Plastic A pillar on passenger side blew off going down the Freeway. Dealer replaced both plastic A pillars |
| Oct | 2012 | 12700 | 0 | MyFordTouch screen quit working. Dealer ordered and replaced the APIM an loaded the latest version 3.2.2 of MFT |
| Apr | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 9300 | 0 | Third row seat covering came loose |
| Apr | 2013 | 22500 | 0 | Warnings displayed regarding "service advancetrac." Nothing was done as dealer could not reproduce and said there was no sign of error stored in computer. |
| May | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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