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2012 Ford Explorer Base
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- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
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- 0.0%
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Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
113,398 mi.
$9,000
Prescott Valley Kia
Vehicle information
Ext. color: White Suede
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
18-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: U48433
VIN: 1FMHK7B85CGA48433
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
158,147 mi.
$6,499
Carma Auto
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L 6 Cylinders
Stock #: A97657
VIN: 1FMHK8B80CGA97657
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
159,515 mi.
$5,895
Coconut Point Honda
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Dark Blue Pearl
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: CGA96431T
VIN: 1FMHK8B82CGA96431
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
177,891 mi.
$6,280
Excel Auto Lounge
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Tuxedo Black Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
18-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: CGA75031
VIN: 1FMHK7B8XCGA75031
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
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Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
51,250 mi.
$9,245
Gerry Raymond Ford
Vehicle information
Ext. color: White Suede
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: FWD
MPG:
18-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: F26056A
VIN: 1FMHK7B84CGA92195
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
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Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
117,589 mi.
$10,391
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 104th
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: TCRS200279B
VIN: 1FM5K7B88DGA89482
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
126,764 mi.
$14,995
DriveTime of Roundrock
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: EGC22802STK
VIN: 1FM5K7B87EGC22802
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
120,841 mi.
$14,095
$400 price drop
DriveTime of Peoria
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: EGC27026STK
VIN: 1FM5K8B86EGC27026
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 57111
VIN: 1FM5K8B87EGA73412
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, USB Port
Safety:
Backup Camera, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 81080
VIN: 1FM5K8B84EGA81080
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2011 Ford Explorer Base
130,900 mi.
$8,995
Denis
Private seller
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: A/T
Engine: 290.0HP 3.5L V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
VIN: 1FMHK7B89BGA53214
Features
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
137,126 mi.
$7,995
Global Pre-Owned Auto Sales
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Stock #: NEX6443
VIN: 1FM5K8B89EGB06443
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: DGC25780STK
VIN: 1FM5K8B8XDGC25780
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
172,836 mi.
$6,488
Access Motorsports LLC
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Deep Impact Blue Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic 6-Speed
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 7097M
VIN: 1FM5K8B85EGC28099
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: 7678
VIN: 1FM5K7B89EGA90402
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
126,338 mi.
$7,900
Hampton Toyota
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Tuxedo Black
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: A20332
VIN: 1FM5K7B87DGA20332
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
129,668 mi.
$8,795
Silver Auto Sales Inc.
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 60379D
VIN: 1FM5K8B84DGB25271
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Silver
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: 12075
VIN: 1FM5K7B80EGA74783
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Tuxedo Black Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.0L I4 16V GDI DOHC Turbo
Stock #: 17743A
VIN: 1FM5K7B96DGC83324
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
288,486 mi.
$4,985
Mike Castrucci Ford of Alexandria
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Tuxedo Black Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 93497
VIN: 1FM5K7B82EGB45112
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: C40127
VIN: 1FM5K8B80EGC40127
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
149,554 mi.
$7,900
Mullinax Ford of Central Florida
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: A62437
VIN: 1FM5K7B80DGA62437
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
112,170 mi.
$9,548
AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Hilton Head
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: EGA31246
VIN: 1FM5K7B81EGA31246
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
95,202 mi.
$8,990
Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: LT2411A
VIN: 1FM5K7B83DGB46784
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
120,895 mi.
$7,997
$1,000 price drop
Father & Son Auto Sales
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Gray
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: DGB57224STK
VIN: 1FM5K7B89DGB57224
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Base | $22,885 | 5 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Base | $21,560 | 22 Good deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer Base | $19,251 | 29 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Base | $18,521 | 8 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer Base | $16,238 | 5 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Base | $14,781 | 21 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Base | $12,576 | 22 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Base | $12,481 | 11 Great deals |
| 2015 Ford Explorer Base | $11,092 | 11 Great deals |
About the 2012 Ford Explorer Base
Base shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2012 Ford Explorer Base cost?
The 2012 Ford Explorer Base price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Explorer Base is $7,384, with pricing starting at $5,895.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Ford Explorer Base?
The 2012 Ford Explorer Base offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Ford Explorer Base?
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Is the 2012 Ford Explorer Base reliable?
The 2012 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Explorer owners.
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
Base (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4WD 4dr Base | FWD 4dr Base |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $30,280 | Starting at $28,280 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 19 | 20 |
| Engine | |
| 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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Ford Explorer 2012 XLT
4 Great Deals out of 36 listings starting at $4,585
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3 Great Deals out of 20 listings starting at $3,300
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