2012 Ford Explorer
The 2012 Ford Explorer has 1,037 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (35%) concerns steering. Next are body & structure (14%) and engine (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,037 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 35% of complaints
- Recalls
- 5
- Fuel economy
- 19 to 23 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
The 2012 Ford Explorer has 1,037 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (35%) concerns steering. Next are body & structure (14%) and engine (9%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Ford Explorer
Recalls
The 2012 Ford Explorer is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.