2012 Ford Explorer XLT
1FMKK8D86CGA20143
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Last listed by Holzhauer Auto and Motorsports Group
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Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMKK8D86CGA20143- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
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SUSPENSIONFord 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
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WHEELSFord 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
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STRUCTUREFord 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 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $487 in that span.
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 |
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 XLT (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | $9,400 | 6 | — |
| 2014 Cadillac SRX | $10,900 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Honda CR-V | $11,833 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Buick Enclave | $6,900 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Ford Escape | $7,200 | 3 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2019What 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 |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
