2012 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMHK7D83CGA46869 New Orleans, LA

Typical market price

$7,495

27 comparable listings

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Sold by Premier Dreams In Driveways

New Orleans, LA 70128

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2012 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMHK7D83CGA46869

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Market price range

Based on 27 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 13, 2026

Below market

$4,744

Typical price

$7,495

Above market

$11,399

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 23, 2026 · $3,995 Oct 11, 2026 · $3,995

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1FMHK7D83CGA46869, spanning 49 days.

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Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Premier Dreams In Driveways	New Orleans, LA 70128	—	221,001 mi	2026-10-12	2 d ago
Premier Nissan of Metairie	Metairie, LA 70003	$3,995	—	2026-10-11	2 d ago
Premier Nissan	Metairie, LA 70003	$3,995	221,001 mi	2026-08-23	1 d ago

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Premier Nissan of Metairie	Metairie, LA 70003	$4,431	221,001 mi	2026-09-20	5 d ago
Premier Nissan	Metairie, LA 70003	$3,995	221,001 mi	2026-09-10	5 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMHK7D83CGA46869

Trim

XLT

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

290

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose 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.

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 $8,755

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $28,005

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 September 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 September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $297 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$7,698
June 2026	$7,999
July 2026	$7,688
August 2026	$7,497
September 2026	$7,697
October 2026	$7,995

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As of October 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2012 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($6,750, 219 listings with photos) and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($8,000, 428 listings).

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2012 Ford Explorer

XLT · United States

$6,162

Catalog asking price for this VIN

All trims

$6,995

Median asking price · 131 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,495–$8,950

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Ford Explorer XLT	$7,199	$6,162–$8,688	69
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$8,000	$6,300–$10,115	428
2012 Jeep Liberty All trims	$6,995	$5,490–$8,365	241
2012 GMC Acadia All trims	$6,750	$5,000–$7,999	219
2012 Buick Enclave All trims	$6,900	$5,500–$8,500	177
2012 GMC Terrain All trims	$6,995	$5,495–$8,950	131

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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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	1,297	$16,998	100%	100,588 mi
2018	2,199	$15,799	93%	102,904 mi
2017	2,792	$13,782	81%	113,333 mi
2016	2,078	$11,995	71%	121,589 mi
2015	1,227	$9,999	59%	131,205 mi
2014	983	$8,999	53%	138,421 mi
2013	756	$8,099	48%	145,436 mi
2012	181	$7,987	47%	149,139 mi