2012 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMHK8B85CGA85553

Typical market price

$7,747

8 comparable listings

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Last listed by Puyallup Mazda

608 River Road, Puyallup, WA 98371

Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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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 10, 2026

Below market

$6,054

Typical price

$7,747

Above market

$9,645

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Puyallup Mazda	Puyallup, WA 98371	$7,488	189,319 mi	2025-06-12	454 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMHK8B85CGA85553

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 $5,950

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $25,200

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 $352 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,968
May 2026	$7,930
June 2026	$8,102
July 2026	$7,595
August 2026	$7,500
September 2026	$7,616

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 Jeep Wrangler	$14,456	15	+$6,709
2014 Subaru Forester	$9,324	12	+$1,577
2012 Honda CR-V	$12,192	12	+$4,445
2012 Subaru Outback	$6,395	11	−$1,352
2012 Honda Pilot	$8,199	9	+$452

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	1,224	$17,696	100%	98,512 mi
2018	1,895	$15,998	90%	103,686 mi
2017	2,060	$13,995	79%	112,879 mi
2016	2,033	$12,198	69%	122,817 mi
2015	1,092	$10,495	59%	130,829 mi
2014	933	$9,650	55%	136,810 mi
2013	759	$8,495	48%	148,251 mi
2012	235	$7,985	45%	152,162 mi