Used 2012 Ford Explorer Base




















Used 2012 Ford Explorer Base
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155,923 mi -
Southfield, MI (176 mi)
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Great Deal | $427 under -
This car presents a great buying opportunity, priced at $427 under market. Our analysis compares this car's price, features, and condition with similar 2012 Explorers.
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$200 price drop -
The seller has reduced the price of this car by $200 in the past 6 days.
This vehicle is a great deal
This car presents a great buying opportunity, priced at $427 under market. Our analysis compares this car's price, features, and condition with similar 2012 Explorers.
Our analysis compares this car with similar 2012 Ford Explorers, factoring in 100+ variables including:
- Supply & demand
- Price
- Original MSRP
- Mileage
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- Vehicle history (when available)
- Dealer ratings & reviews
Features & specs
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Dark Blue Pearl exterior color -
Medium Light Stone interior color -
Gasoline fuel type -
3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine engine
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17-23 mpg -
Four-wheel Drive drivetrain -
Automatic transmission -
No accidents or damage reported
Convenience
- Keyless Entry
Entertainment
- CD Player
Exterior
- Roof Rack
Safety
- Stability Control
Seating
- Third Row Seating
Additional popular features
- Tow Hitch
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Seller's notes
Vehicle history report
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No accidents or damage reported -
Multiple owners -
Personal use only -
Open recall reported
Serra Chevrolet
- Monday
- 9am - 8pm
- Tuesday
- 9am - 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am - 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am - 8pm
- Friday
- 9am - 6pm
- Saturday
- 10am - 3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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Consumer reviews
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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 - Purchased a New car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
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Buy any other year NOT the 2012.
2012 Explorer is the worst Explorer I have ever owned. I HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS with this model. I have owned 3 Explorers; this year was by far the worst. at 18 thousand miles I replaced the tires,20 thousand mile rear arm bushing all the while the windshield guard kept blowing off the car I replaced that about 5 times I also called Ford to no avail the driver side armrest fell apart I DON'T recommend this year. - Purchased a New car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does not recommend this car
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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. - Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
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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?? - Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
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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 - Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
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Does what it needs to do
This car is great if you're moving a lot of people or cargo. It's a great towing machine (I towed campers and boats with it, never had a problem) and comfortably seats 7. It may not be as "manly" looking as a huge pickup, but it's a practical choice. If you're looking for a affordable car to put your whole family while towing the boat to the lake, this is the one for you. - Purchased a New car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
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My first ‘used’ car purchase
I always buy new cars but this was for a third vehicle and my budget was limited. This car had great features and looks and runs like new. It’s roomy, has 7 seats for grandchildren, and feels very solid - Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
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Mechanical piece of junk 2012 ford explorer LTD
On my 3rd air conditioner. Second set of rear wheel bearings due to rear brakes not releasing properly, rear low pressure air conditioner line coroded and repaired, hot air on passenger side(replaced actuator), rear bushings wore out and cost me a set of tires $1500.00(20inch),underside of front hood is coroded badly,squeaking in rear suspension really annoying.Enough said. - Purchased a New car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does not recommend this car
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I love my explorer
Love the interior, touch screen, voice commands, leg room, power seats. I have 3 kids who are getting big very fast. The room in this car makes it nice. Especially when they have friends over. They all fit comfortably. - Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
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The most valuable car I drove
This car met all my needs it has plenty of legs and head room and was comfortable in both front and back the air work good in the back - Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
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Well Kept Ford Explorer Loaded!
This car met all of my needs. The kids in the back watched movies and I was able to get additional people in the 3rd row seats. It holds a ton of things and drives great in the snow! - Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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One of the best chameleon performance driven SUV
This SUV is very adaptable to almost every need a family could need from the interior to the 4x4 system in the vehicle. Reliability has been great. I have driven the vehicle through mountain pass snow, flooding waters, hot heat and have not had any trouble. It is my wife's everyday driver and she enjoys it thoroughly. - Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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