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2012 Ford Explorer Base
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- Months
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Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
133,500 mi.
$7,995
Longo and Sons Auto Sales Inc.
Vehicle information
Ext. color: White
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
18-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: 92331932
VIN: 1FMHK7B86CGA38431
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Reviews
2012 Ford Explorer Base review
Love it
We have owned a 2012 explorer since it was brand new. Lots of room for cargo. Lots of leg room Powerful We do routine oil changes on it Amd fix whatever needs tending to…..Our yearly to year and a half maintenance that needs doing is rear bushings that run about 350 The paint chipped on the front hood a few years back but no rust there yet. I am starting to notice a bit of rust starting down by driver door probably from salt from the roads in our Canadian winters. But it handles amazing on ice and snow (with winter tires of course). Driver door rear has started to unstitch. The original Headlights were phenomenal to see down our dark deer filled hiways. However we changed them out and they are not in comparison to what we had. We also just changed our brakes. For having 282+ KMs in it. I will be driving it until it drops
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Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
162,255 mi.
Not Priced
Jidd Motors Mitsubishi
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Blue
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V6 Ti-VCT
Stock #: JU18193A
VIN: 1FMHK8B8XCGA81112
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Reviews
Jidd Motors Mitsubishi review
Best dealer, Their vehicle are clean and neat Good
Best dealer, Their vehicle are clean and neat Good attention and communication They also have a good price
2012 Ford Explorer Base review
Very Nice Vehicle
Ive owned a 2012 Ford Explorer Limited since 2014 and it’s been a very reliable vehicle for me and my family. The 3.5L V6 has a lot of get-up-and-go and it’s very comfortable.
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: SILVER
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L
Stock #: 12209
VIN: 1FMHK7B82CGA30925
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
DVD Player
Reviews
2012 Ford Explorer Base review
2012 front suspension?????
It has been a very good car except a couple of times I have had a very hard time turning & now there is a popping in the front when turning the wheel especially backing up. I called Ford & they told me if I live on a dirt road that year is notorius for getting dirt up in the suspension. They said they could change it out & charge me several hundred dollars & I would be right back in next year with the same problem. However I am kinda worried about this & hauling my grandchildren & others around. I asked if they had that much problem why are they not recalled with a new part that doesn't do that??
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Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
117,589 mi.
$8,715
$1,876 price drop
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
2013 Ford Explorer Base
240,328 mi.
$7,477
Curbside Motors
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ruby Red Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 9493
VIN: 1FM5K8B86DGB78179
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
123,654 mi.
$10,065
CarsFor15K.com
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: G716925
VIN: 1FM5K8B87EGB02794
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr Base
129,300 mi.
$11,894
Kirk's Auto Sales
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
Engine: 6 Cylinder 4WD Gasoline
Stock #: 6517
VIN: 1FM5K8B81EGC14345
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Tow Hitch
Safety:
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
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: FWD
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: B75815
VIN: 1FM5K7B81DGB75815
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Blind Spot Monitor, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
172,836 mi.
$5,998
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
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
66,250 mi.
$12,195
$300 price drop
Serpentini Chevrolet Orrville
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ruby Red Metallic
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 #: P9249
VIN: 1FM5K8B81EGA52099
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Blue Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L 6-Cylinder SMPI DOHC
Stock #: NT26079A
VIN: 1FM5K8B84DGA92210
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
97,083 mi.
$10,000
$691 price drop
Alpha GMC of Mansfield
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ruby Red 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 #: U1237
VIN: 1FM5K8B86EGB08280
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
134,922 mi.
$9,490
Rhinelander Auto Group
Vehicle information
Ext. color: OXFORD WHITE
Int. color: LIGHT STONE CLOTH
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 #: K-6626
VIN: 1FM5K8B8XEGA05850
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
84,924 mi.
$11,500
Sheehy Ford Lincoln of Gaithersburg
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ruby Red 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 #: CW26172S
VIN: 1FM5K8B81EGA88181
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
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
2014 Ford Explorer Base
66,994 mi.
$12,329
Koppy Motors of Forest Lake
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver Metallic
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 15011
VIN: 1FM5K8B86EGA26839
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Premium Sound System
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: WHITE
Int. color: GRAY
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: AUTO
Engine: 3.5
Stock #: WE0013-X
VIN: 1FM5K7D88DGA92654
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: B14398-98
VIN: 1FM5K8B84EGB14398
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 2602VA
VIN: 1FM5K8B86EGA46993
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
61,291 mi.
$11,977
Germain Ford of Beavercreek
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 with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: P8424
VIN: 1FM5K7B8XDGC25949
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
231,356 mi.
$5,200
Hans
Private seller
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed A/T
Engine: 290.0HP 3.5L V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
VIN: 1FM5K7B82DGB98441
Features
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine -inc: 3.39 axle ratio
Stock #: MCB54532
VIN: 1FM5K8B88DGB54532
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Blind Spot Monitor, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Base | $23,002 | 17 Good deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Base | $21,967 | 23 Good deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer Base | $19,648 | 15 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Base | $17,690 | 7 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Base | $15,038 | 20 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Base | $12,180 | 17 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Base | $13,258 | 10 Great deals |
| 2015 Ford Explorer Base | $11,818 | 7 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 $6,497, with pricing starting at $4,999.
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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