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2012 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$28,280–$30,280 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Explorer Ford
(84 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.9
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Best car ever

This explorer is the best car! It rides so smooth. The interior is comfortable! It looks nice and stylish as well! I would definitely recommend

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst Car I ever owned

This truck was in the repair shop over 12 times with ever changing issues mechanically as well as functionally. At the five year mark and with only 44,000 miles on the odometer, I had no other alternative than to sell it as I no longer trusted it on the road. After owning several Fords, I was completely turned off and purchased another brand vehicle. I have told many people to avoid Fords because of this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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..88 aerostar 11 lincoln mkx

It has a high quality feel inside..quiet luxurious feel..v6 has plenty of power(for its size)awd ang safety features are comforting to me..that my drives it every day..recently had center stack go blank..Long Lewis Ford in Muscle Shoals Al went above and beyond.. got it fixed..LOVE THIS VEHICLE!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable great performance

Great car...tires are expensive . Very reliable a little hard on brakes. Wheel bearings are a very common failure and water pump design is poor . Overall it is an excellent vehicle compared to competition I rank it number 2 behind a honda

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safe and Reliable Vehicle

This vehicle was designed with the driver with a family in mind. I would absolutely recommend this vehicle to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE THIS SUV

This is my second explorer limited sport and Iove it!! By far my favorite vehicle inside and out! Current Explorer has 97,989 miles and NEVER had one problem.. Beautiful interior and I LOVE the fantastic black pearl paint. Highly recommend this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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We have had to put in a lot of money

I currently just found a water leak in the back. Comes from the seat belt and into the tire well. Lucky we found it before in can get moldy. Now need to figure out how to fix. Grrrr

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable vehicle

The vehicle has the most room I?ve ever had. With 3 row seating is amazing!! The price was beyond expectation, that meet our needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Ford Explorer

Overall has been a great vehicle. There is room for improvement in the comfort area. The back seat is extremely uncomfortable for adults! As the driver; the arm rests are too far away for you to rest your arm comfortably. The passenger seat sits way too low ~ I feel like I need a booster seat to see out of the window. I recommend getting the model that has dual power seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great used vehicle

I love having the third row and I was surprised that I can still get so much in the back of the vehicle even with the third row up. I enjoy the all the extra features, especially the dual sun roof, keyless entry, one touch everything and automatic start. I thought the 4 cyl. may be an issue, but with the Ecoboost, it's got plenty of power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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