| 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $1200 |
Rear AC evaporator coil developed a leak, lost all cooling in car. Replacement cost was more labor than cost of parts. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86000 mi US $700 |
A.C. Compressor seized up, burned up the serpentine belt. Compressor blew a quarter sized hole in underside. Replaced compressor and recharged system. |
| 167429 mi US $1373 |
central processing unit (APIM) for central touchscreen replaced |
| 30000 mi | this is my 2nd replaced battery, 3 in total. |
| 150000 mi US $300 |
Rear high pressure AC corrosion & failure. Did not replace due to cost, capped real lines and run AC front only. Hard to reduce amount of refrigerant is system to compensate. |
| 33000 mi | windshield wiper random wipe. |
| 3800 mi | Back led running lights were not working. Burnt. |
| 81840 mi C $100 |
ac was out of control.... fan was always changing to full speed and touch button was not working... They change all computer and Sony Radio...1200$$$ |
| 127100 mi C $1100 |
Alternative dead charge to Much 16 v |
| 7300 mi | Rear wiper inoperable Ford Sync System shut down. Dealer installed SOP module and replaced APIM module and program. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35500 mi | Fuel gauge was reading incorrect levels |
| 7000 mi | Door panel keypad shorted out, causing door locks to constantly lock / unlock until battery died. |
| 11000 mi | 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. |
| 15000 mi | SYNC system black screen on update. Couldn't reboot. |
| 50700 mi | Battery stopped charging, had to be replaced. |
| 12300 mi | MyFordTouch screen quit working. Dealer ordered and replaced the APIM an loaded the latest version 3.2.2 of MFT |
| 67000 mi US $350 |
Rear view camera became inoperable and had to be replaced. |
| 17360 mi | Replaced battery |
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Touch pad for electrical locks did not function properly and was replaced. |
| 32000 mi | Battery died. Dealer replaced the battery under warranty. |
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