2012 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMHK8B84CGA28759

Typical market price

$7,747

8 comparable listings

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Last listed by Schaumburg Auto Group

617 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

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2012 Ford Explorer Base

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026

Below market

$5,545

Typical price

$7,747

Above market

$9,570

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2012 Ford Explorer Base for sale near SchaumburgIL

20 cheaper within 50 miles · best $3,590 less

2 same trim from $5,995 ▼ $2,004 less South Elgin

5 from 2013, same body from $6,992 ▼ $1,007 less Frankfort

10 one trim down from $4,409 ▼ $3,590 less Bensenville

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Schaumburg Auto Group	Schaumburg, IL 60193	$7,999	150,103 mi	2023-12-08	995 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMHK8B84CGA28759

Trim

Base

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

290

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $5,440

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $24,690

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD

7 recall campaigns on this model year

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SUSPENSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

NHTSA campaign 19V435000
WHEELS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017…

NHTSA campaign 17E048000
STRUCTURE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 15V171000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $442 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,988
May 2026	$7,930
June 2026	$8,102
July 2026	$7,688
August 2026	$7,500
September 2026	$7,546

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2012 Ford Explorer Base (this car)	$7,747	8	—
2014 Honda CR-V	$12,495	35	+$4,748
2013 Ford Escape	$7,890	27	+$143
2014 Jeep Wrangler	$13,118	24	+$5,371
2013 Toyota RAV4	$13,014	22	+$5,267
2010 Toyota Highlander	$11,995	19	+$4,248

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2011–2019

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2019	1,196	$17,588	100%	98,502 mi
2018	1,825	$15,999	91%	103,643 mi
2017	1,977	$13,995	80%	112,742 mi
2016	2,000	$12,280	70%	122,737 mi
2015	1,060	$10,500	60%	130,461 mi
2014	918	$9,657	55%	137,093 mi
2013	750	$8,495	48%	148,045 mi
2012	231	$7,900	45%	151,650 mi