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2012 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
7Safety recalls
829Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2012 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2012 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Suspension: RearJun 2019 · Campaign 19V435000
- Wheels: HubAug 2017 · Campaign 17E048000
- Structure: BodyMar 2015 · Campaign 15V171000
- SteeringJan 2014 · Campaign 14E001000
- Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemMay 2014 · Campaign 14V286000
- Suspension: RearSep 2021 · Campaign 21V746000
- Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
- Exhaust Odor in Passenger CabEA17002 · opened Jul 2017 · closed Jan 2023
- Ford Explorer Exhaust OdorPE16008 · opened Jul 2016 · closed Sep 2017
- Electric power steering failurePE12017 · opened Jun 2012 · closed Jun 2014
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.