2012 Ford Explorer XLT
1FMHK7D87CGA16872
This 2012 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $9,631 with 130,762 miles in Austin, TX.
Market Price Range
Vehicle Decode
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Engine
- 3.5L · V6 · Gasoline
- HP
- 290
- Drive
- FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
- Doors
- 4
- Made by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Safety
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $225 (+2.3%) over 8 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMHK7D87CGA16872, spanning 8 days.
Safety & ownership
The 2012 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Recall campaigns
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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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4/5
- Frontal crash
- ★★★★☆ 4/5
- Side crash
- ★★★★★ 5/5
- Rollover
- ★★★★☆ 4/5
Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
EPA fuel economy (MPG)
Model-level data for the 2012 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoNation Chevrolet West Austin | Austin, TX 78759 | $9,631 | 130,762 mi | 2026-08-05 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoNation Chevrolet West Austin | Austin, TX 78759 | $10,215 | 130,762 mi | 2026-08-05 |
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