2012 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMHK7D87CGA56238

Typical market price

$7,266

41 comparable listings

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2012 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMHK7D87CGA56238

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Market price range

Based on 41 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026

Below market

$4,999

Typical price

$7,266

Above market

$10,999

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMHK7D87CGA56238

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 $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,050

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 $201 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	$7,798
October 2026	$7,899

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As of October 12, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2012 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($6,875, 305 listings with photos) and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($8,092, 578 listings).

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2012 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$7,995

Comparison catalog median · 206 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,995

Median asking price · 170 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,795–$8,850

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Ford Explorer All trims	$7,995	$6,411–$9,543	206
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$8,092	$6,495–$10,194	578
2012 Jeep Liberty All trims	$6,995	$5,499–$8,499	298
2012 GMC Acadia All trims	$6,875	$5,166–$8,199	305
2012 GMC Terrain All trims	$6,995	$5,500–$8,950	178
2012 Nissan Murano All trims	$6,995	$5,795–$8,850	170

What these prices mean

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Snapshot: October 12, 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 · 2011–2019

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	1,407	$17,011	100%	100,242 mi
2018	2,391	$15,829	93%	103,475 mi
2017	2,761	$13,695	81%	113,602 mi
2016	2,220	$11,995	71%	121,664 mi
2015	1,099	$9,999	59%	130,849 mi
2014	1,056	$8,999	53%	137,911 mi
2013	825	$8,250	48%	145,809 mi
2012	240	$7,995	47%	147,592 mi