This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,177 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$128

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $718 down

Amount financed

$6,459

Total interest

$1,221

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMHK8B86CGA85478

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

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ 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 $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,050

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

Check accident & title history →

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 $487 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,987
May 2026	$7,930
June 2026	$8,102
July 2026	$7,780
August 2026	$7,502
September 2026	$7,500

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	1,230	$17,570	100%	98,763 mi
2018	1,955	$15,995	91%	104,329 mi
2017	2,170	$13,995	80%	112,672 mi
2016	2,088	$12,255	70%	122,584 mi
2015	901	$10,461	60%	132,432 mi
2014	863	$9,550	54%	137,650 mi
2013	757	$8,495	48%	147,369 mi
2012	237	$7,795	44%	151,791 mi