| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 76 repairs.
2012 Ford Explorer body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (86%)
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 |
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. |
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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