2012 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK8FH6CGA24602

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8FH6CGA24602

Trim

Limited

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

✗ 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.

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 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $92 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,988
May 2026	$7,850
June 2026	$7,999
July 2026	$7,850
August 2026	$7,648
September 2026	$8,080

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 Limited (this car)	—	0	—
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$10,896	11	—
2012 Ford Escape	$5,600	7	—
2013 Toyota RAV4	$10,946	7	—
2014 Honda CR-V	$10,990	7	—
2013 Nissan Rogue	$6,770	5	—

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	1,209	$17,688	100%	98,819 mi
2018	2,176	$15,995	90%	104,172 mi
2017	2,486	$13,944	79%	113,196 mi
2016	2,055	$12,199	69%	122,285 mi
2015	1,078	$9,999	57%	133,516 mi
2014	820	$9,464	54%	139,123 mi
2013	658	$8,250	47%	148,752 mi
2012	191	$7,995	45%	147,514 mi