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2012 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN
1FMHK7D86CGA35073
FAIR PRICE
· within $5 of the typical market price
Chesapeake, VA
Listed at
$7,495
typical market $7,500 · 29 comps
This 2012 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $7,495 with 147,761 miles in Chesapeake, VA.
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Sold by Supreme Auto Sales
4108 Indian River Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23325
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VIN report
2012 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN 1FMHK7D86CGA35073
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 29 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026This vehicle · $7,495
Below market
$4,479
Typical price
$7,500
Above market
$11,318
This vehicle: $7,495 — within $5 of the typical market price ($7,500)
Asking $7,495 · typical market price $7,500 · based on 29 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Nov 2, 2023 · $7,495
Nov 12, 2025 · $7,495
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMHK7D86CGA35073, spanning 2 years.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Auto Sales | Chesapeake, VA 23325 | $7,495 | 147,761 mi | 2023-11-02 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Auto Sales | Chesapeake, VA 23325 | $7,995 | 147,761 mi | 2025-11-12 | 17 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMHK7D86CGA35073Trim
XLT
Engine
3.5L · V6
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
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
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,265
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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
Check accident & title history →
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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 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 | $7,666 |
| October 2026 | $7,995 |
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As of October 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2012 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($6,649, 231 listings with photos) and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($7,999, 434 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 13, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Ford Explorer
XLT · United States
$7,495Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,495 · 72 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,162–$8,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XLT · 147,761 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Explorer XLT | $7,495 | $6,162–$8,995 | 72 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $7,999 | $6,300–$10,018 | 434 |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty All trims | $6,995 | $5,499–$8,495 | 242 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia All trims | $6,649 | $5,018–$7,999 | 231 |
| 2012 GMC Terrain All trims | $6,995 | $5,495–$8,950 | 143 |
| 2012 Nissan Murano All trims | $6,995 | $5,500–$8,698 | 134 |
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 13, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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 · 2011–2019What 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 | 1,325 | $16,999 | 100% | 100,259 mi |
| 2018 | 2,241 | $15,795 | 93% | 102,981 mi |
| 2017 | 2,582 | $13,671 | 80% | 113,055 mi |
| 2016 | 2,135 | $11,995 | 71% | 121,399 mi |
| 2015 | 999 | $9,995 | 59% | 130,858 mi |
| 2014 | 1,008 | $9,004 | 53% | 137,492 mi |
| 2013 | 777 | $8,034 | 47% | 145,668 mi |
| 2012 | 233 | $7,995 | 47% | 146,965 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
