Completely reengineered and transformed from a traditional suv to a car based sevenpassenger crossover, the 2012 ford explorer crossover. Reviewers are impressed with the 2012 ford explorers handling, which is more carlike than trucklike. Ford launches a police cruiser based on the 2012 explorer. Search over 88,700 listings to find the best local deals. See all 49 photos for the 2012 ford explorer interior from u. Get detailed information on the 2012 ford explorer including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. With its standard v6 engine, test drivers said the 2012 explorer has sufficient power for highway merging and passing. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. These are crucial to maintaining your visibility in less than ideal driving situations by throwing off snow, rain, bird poop, or other things that can gather on your windshield. Car and driver has photos and information on the blue ovals newest police. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2012 ford explorer suv for sale near you.
Similar to the layout used on the ford mn12chassis cars 19891998. Get instant price details on the market value of the 2012 ford explorer. The worst complaints are armrest splitting, door panel splitting, and. By zach bowman for those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicles braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. Ford has pledged to make its downsized, turbocharged, directinjection ecoboost motors available as options in 90 percent of its american product line by 20. The redesigned ford explorer has also been rated one of the safest utility vehicles at any size or price. Want to make your 2012 ford explorer one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. The leadfoot drivers among us will prefer either the 365hp twinturbocharged 3. Shop for 2012 explorer ford custom accessories from ford motor company. The worst complaints are body paint, windows windshield, and ac heater problems. The 2012 ford explorer is a great car, and were sure youd enjoy driving one.
Get detailed information on the 2012 ford explorer xlt including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine. Mar 02, 2012 the 2012 ford explorer comes in three models. Curve controla more advanced version of electronic stability controlis also a ford exclusive and ford s mykey system helps parents reel in teen drivers. Base, xlt, and limited trims come with a 300hp turbocharged 2. The explorer comes well equipped and there are a handful of great technological features available like the ford sync and the ford mykey. It is neither inferred nor implied that any item sold by is a product authorized by or in any way connected with any vehicle manufacturers displayed on this page. Most agreed that its available turbocharged ecoboost fourcylinder engine is overmatched by the explorer s weight and that acceleration suffers as a result. Sharing its car based platform with the taurus sedan, the 2012 ford explorer sits squarely in the crossover realm, pitting it against competitors like the toyota highlander, honda pilot and. The 2012 ford explorer combines great fuel economy, a.
New for 2012 is the north american debut of fords 2. Allwheel drive v6 models get 1723 mpg cityhighway, which is about average for a threerow crossover. Floor mats accessories available for the 2012 ford explorer. Reviewers are impressed with the 2012 ford explorer s handling, which is more car like than trucklike. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The worst complaints are body paint, accessories interior, and steering problems. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. Rockauto name, logo and all the parts your car will ever need. The ford explorer is a range of suvs manufactured by ford motor company. Get detailed information on the 2012 ford explorer including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. Remote start accessories available for the 2012 ford explorer.
Ford 2012 suvs include the ford 2012 flex wecoboost and the newly restyled 2012 ford explorer. We have 1,017 2012 ford explorer vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 348 1owner cars, and 1,098 personal use cars. Though one test driver mentions that the explorer didnt fare well through a course of quick turns, others write that the crossover felt confident and wellbehaved in most situations, thanks in part to its strong brakes. The 2012 ford explorer is available in base, xlt and. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. View similar cars and explore different trim configurations. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. Both are paired with a sixspeed automatic transmission and ecoboost models offer optional paddle shifters. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes.
The 2012 ford explorer limited 4wd is the new face of the. Ford has announced that the 2012 explorer with the optional ecoboost four cylinder engine has received an epa rating of 20 city mpg28. Car and driver has photos and information on the blue ovals newest police vehicle. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2012 ford explorer sport utility 4d. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Used 2012 ford explorer for sale with photos cargurus. Sep 22, 2019 car blows hot on driver side cold on passenger side lincoln mkx ford edge if your car heater or ac blows how on one side and cold on the other side, let say the heater blows hot on driver side and. The ford explorer underwent some major changes last year. Used 2012 ford explorer sport utility 4d pricing kelley. Used 2012 ford explorer suv pricing for sale edmunds. The ford explorer sport was announced march 28, 2012 as an option for the. The outboard seats in the second row come standard with lower anchors and tethers for children latch connectors for child seats. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 ford explorer suv including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2012 ford explorer 4wd 4door base. The ecoboost turbo is not available with allwheel drive. Fords ecoboost cocktail proves not quite as tasty in the explorer. Currently offering 6 ford factory remote start accessories for your 2012 explorer from ford custom accessories. The ford focus for 2012 features ford s new sixspeed dualclutch focus specs for 2012, a highly fuelefficient transmission from germanys getrag. The 2012 ford explorer has seating for seven, thanks to a standard third row, and can be configured with a center console in the second row that increases storage space but limits seating capacity to six. Car blows hot on driver side cold on passenger side lincoln mkx ford edge if your car heater or ac blows how on one side and cold on the other side, let say the heater blows hot on driver side and. Used car pricing for the 2012 ford explorer sport utility 4d.
Its a rifle shot at the heart of the crossover market. Currently offering 2 ford factory floor mats accessories for your 2012 explorer from ford custom accessories. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. You dont want to be sitting in your car, under a down pour, wishing youd bought some new windshield wiper blades for your 2012 ford explorer. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4 2012 explorer models nationwide. The 2012 ford explorer continues with the new, lighter car based unitbody platform introduced on the 2011 model. All manufacturer names, symbols, and descriptions, used in our images and text are used solely for identification purposes only. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new ford explorer. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos.
By zach bowman for those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicles braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty starbucks cups to a. Benefits include an improved ride and better fuel economy. Jan 18, 2015 2012 ford explorer water leak in spare tire area. The 2012 ford explorer has 8 problems reported for armrest splitting. Sharing its engine with the ranger and fourwheel drive ford aerostar, the. Find out everything there is to know about the 2012 ford explorer. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Recently purchased a 2012 explorer xlt 4wd for use in colorado. Read on to learn more on the 2012 ford explorer ecoboost in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend.