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Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
for sale
near
Houston, TX
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- Net trade-in value
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- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
154,452 mi.
$6,995
John & Sons Auto Sales
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver 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 #: 5811
VIN: 1FMHK7B84CGA92813
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Reviews
John & Sons Auto Sales review
Great Honest Dealership
Fantastic experience. Luis did a fantastic job showing me the car I was interested In. If your looking for a hassle-free honest locally owned dealership this is for you. I was able to get my new car at a good price and it runs like a dream. My prior car needed some work due to the door being dented In. They offered me a really fair trade-in price. I didn't feel like they were trying to upsell me and they felt like honest friends to me. I will be continuing to use Jon and son's auto sales for future cars.
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
Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
158,648 mi.
$6,995
Seven and Below Auto Sales
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black
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 #: G1346
VIN: 1FMHK7B88CGA38432
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Reviews
Seven and Below Auto Sales review
Great customer service.
Great customer service. Was able to find the perfect Honda for my family. Finished the transaction with no hassles. A very reliable dealership. Will come back again.
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.
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
Reviews
Prescott Valley Kia review
We had an absolutely wonderful car-buying experience at
We had an absolutely wonderful car-buying experience at Prescott Valley Kia. I was honestly dreading the process because of past experiences with pushy salespeople, but this visit completely changed my perspective. Randall greeted us at the door with a warm, welcoming attitude and made us feel comfortable right away. He walked us through all of our available options without ever pressuring or rushing us. At no point did we feel pushed into making a decision. He took the time to answer every question, carefully compare leasing versus buying, and patiently adjust the numbers as many times as we asked. He remained kind and professional throughout and never made us feel like a burden. One thing we especially appreciated was that he consistently gave us space and privacy to talk things over whenever we needed to discuss features or pricing. The entire process felt positive, informative, and completely pressure-free. I can’t say enough great things about Randall, Jason, and Anthony, the whole PV Kia team took excellent care of us. We’re thrilled with our new Kia and highly recommend buying your next vehicle here, and definitely ask for Randall!
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??
Used
2012 Ford Explorer Base
158,147 mi.
$6,499
$500 price drop
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
Reviews
Carma Auto review
Spent alot of time with me trying to find the vehicle i
Spent alot of time with me trying to find the vehicle i am interested in.
2012 Ford Explorer Base review
Most reliable car I know . Great for family
Meets all my needs. I love this car,has a lot space !! We are a family of 5!! Cheap on gas. Easy to drive this is my best car I have on my whole life
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Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
198,730 mi.
$5,488
Gettel Toyota of Bradenton
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Ingot Silver
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L/213
Stock #: 1060612A
VIN: 1FM5K8B8XEGA67233
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
163,785 mi.
$7,988
The Sharpest Rides
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, engine with 290HP
Stock #: TWS68861
VIN: 1FM5K8B89DGA25733
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hitch, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
117,589 mi.
$10,328
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
109,973 mi.
$11,995
Serra Nissan
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 #: GB40885
VIN: 1FM5K8B84DGB40885
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
120,841 mi.
$14,495
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
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
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
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
124,000 mi.
$8,800
New Deal Pre-Owned Auto
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Stock #: 953748
VIN: 1FM5K8B80EGB20280
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Tow Hitch
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
57,259 mi.
$12,788
$200 price drop
Bob Ruth Ford
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
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: T54625A
VIN: 1FM5K8B89DGA72051
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: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: B40652A
VIN: 1FM5K7B89EGB40652
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
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
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
36,804 mi.
$12,995
Victory Lane Auto Sales
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
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 #: DGA71517STK
VIN: 1FM5K7B8XDGA71517
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, USB Port
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Brake Assist, Stability Control
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
Used
2014 Ford Explorer Base
98,676 mi.
$9,996
$1,863 price drop
Jarrett Scott Ford
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 #: A19040A
VIN: 1FM5K7B86EGB77402
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Backup Camera, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2013 Ford Explorer Base
178,664 mi.
$5,995
Prime Auto Sales of Uniontown
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 #: 6200
VIN: 1FM5K8B81DGA68057
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
58,435 mi.
$13,977
Germain Ford of Beavercreek
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 #: P8277
VIN: 1FM5K8B83EGA18410
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
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 #: PC82799
VIN: 1FM5K7B85DGC82799
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Blind Spot Monitor, 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
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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 $7,497, with pricing starting at $6,499.
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?
The 2012 Ford Explorer Base compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
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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