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2012 Ford Explorer Limited
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Mission Accomplished
Great car buying experience, I am now on my 5th car. The staff was exceptional and attentive to my needs.Great place to buy a used car.
Love it
We have owned a 2012 explorer since it was brand new. Lots of room for cargo. Lots of leg room Powerful We do routine oil changes on it Amd fix whatever needs tending to…..Our yearly to year and a half maintenance that needs doing is rear bushings that run about 350 The paint chipped on the front hood a few years back but no rust there yet. I am starting to notice a bit of rust starting down by driver door probably from salt from the roads in our Canadian winters. But it handles amazing on ice and snow (with winter tires of course). Driver door rear has started to unstitch. The original Headlights were phenomenal to see down our dark deer filled hiways. However we changed them out and they are not in comparison to what we had. We also just changed our brakes. For having 282+ KMs in it. I will be driving it until it drops






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Very easy sale! Ali was awesome!
Made an out of state purchase with Carma Auto of a truck I found on Cars.com. Dealt with Ali who was very helpful. He provided videos, pictures and anything else I requested in the days prior to the actual deal. I made a 3.5 hr trip to their location to pick the truck up. All the paperwork was ready and waiting when I arrived. Very positive experience.
Very Nice Vehicle
Ive owned a 2012 Ford Explorer Limited since 2014 and it’s been a very reliable vehicle for me and my family. The 3.5L V6 has a lot of get-up-and-go and it’s very comfortable.






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Great place to shop at if you’re looking for a vehicle!
Great place to shop at if you’re looking for a vehicle! Prices are very aggressive, there is no hassle and Eric and Andrew have top notch customer service
2012 front suspension?????
It has been a very good car except a couple of times I have had a very hard time turning & now there is a popping in the front when turning the wheel especially backing up. I called Ford & they told me if I live on a dirt road that year is notorius for getting dirt up in the suspension. They said they could change it out & charge me several hundred dollars & I would be right back in next year with the same problem. However I am kinda worried about this & hauling my grandchildren & others around. I asked if they had that much problem why are they not recalled with a new part that doesn't do that??






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Eileen in the tag and registration department does and
Eileen in the tag and registration department does and excellent job on getting to tags and registration out to the customers. She is an excellent communicator, patience, and very knowledgeable as well as a problem solvers. I hope she is recognized by her employer and placed in a higher level of responsibility. She deserves it.
Most reliable car I know . Great for family
Meets all my needs. I love this car,has a lot space !! We are a family of 5!! Cheap on gas. Easy to drive this is my best car I have on my whole life






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Ahmad made buying my first car so easy!
Ahmad made buying my first car so easy! He helped me find the perfect one and handled all the paperwork quickly. Super friendly and helpful experience!
Does what it needs to do
This car is great if you're moving a lot of people or cargo. It's a great towing machine (I towed campers and boats with it, never had a problem) and comfortably seats 7. It may not be as "manly" looking as a huge pickup, but it's a practical choice. If you're looking for a affordable car to put your whole family while towing the boat to the lake, this is the one for you.






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Good cars
I bought a 2009 Mercury Mariner for my son and he loves it, the staff was great mo and Ed helped me out. Thank you!






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Had a great experience here and am very satisfied with my
Had a great experience here and am very satisfied with my purchase. Thank you to everyone that helped me.






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We have always had exceptional customer service and
We have always had exceptional customer service and always buy our vehicles at Dan Deery! We bought two yesterday in under three hours and recommend Dan Deery and Bill Stoler to anyone looking for a different vehicle. 100% satisfied with our new cars!!






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I want to thank all the salespeople at Rochester Car
I want to thank all the salespeople at Rochester Car Clearance for making the car buying experience very quick and easy. David, Steve and A.J. were all great and worked as a team. I had an issue after buying my new vehicle. They were great and helped me with the issue. I would definitely buy from again.






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Aaron was a great salesman!
Aaron was a great salesman! He was down to earth, yet professional. We were in and out within a couple hours of deciding to purchase our car.






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We had a great car buying experience with Friesen Ford.
We had a great car buying experience with Friesen Ford. Louie and his team were extremely professional and wonderful to work with. We purchased a used Expedition that had some unexpected problems come up several days after the purchase. I notified Louie and his team corrected the issues right away (free of charge). We love our Expedition and will definitely recommend Friesen Ford to others!






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Great experience.
Great experience. Friendly staff and would highly recommend! Love the car and would purchase another in the future.






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Service advisor, Ashley M.
Service advisor, Ashley M.was courteous, eager to help me, explained what was involved, expected turn-around time and referred me to the waiting area and shared info about hospitality area. In and out within one-hour from this morning appointment. Thank you, Ashley for coordinating the prompt service and positive experience!






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Had a great experience working with Dimitri.
Had a great experience working with Dimitri. He listened to what our needs were and wasn't trying to push us into a car that didn't fit those needs. He was able to get us in and out of there very quickly even through the negotiations and trade process.






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thank you unique auto center !
I love Unique Auto Center. I called at 6pm to see my dream car (even though they close at 7). Cigi reassured me to come in. He made sure to wait for me (even though I came in 15 min before they closed). When I saw the car, I FELL IN LOVE ON THE SPOT. I test drove the car with my mom. I absolutely LOVE my car. I was able to get approved the same night. I was still able to walk away with my car. They gave me refreshments, had a clean office, they were funny, patient. Talked with me and answered all my questions. Spoke to my mom. T took care of me. All the guys were eager to put me in my dream car. Thank you so much you guys for making my dreams come true ! Amazing Service, Car Supply, and Business.






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Whitney was top notch.
Whitney was top notch. I will be sending my friends and family to zag. They were excellent and super easy to work with..






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Bought my car through Jared was super helpful and patient
Bought my car through Jared was super helpful and patient let me shop around feel it out highly recommend buying from here if you are like me buying your first legit car customer service was great and worked with me very fair in working with the customer 5 stars
Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2024 Ford Explorer Limited | $31,998 | 5 Great deals |
2023 Ford Explorer Limited | $24,294 | 41 Great deals |
2022 Ford Explorer Limited | $18,664 | 103 Great deals |
2021 Ford Explorer Limited | $20,487 | 33 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer Limited | $16,941 | 34 Great deals |
2019 Ford Explorer Limited | $9,999 | 33 Great deals |
2018 Ford Explorer Limited | $10,851 | 15 Great deals |
2017 Ford Explorer Limited | $7,950 | 27 Great deals |
2016 Ford Explorer Limited | $7,500 | 41 Great deals |
2015 Ford Explorer Limited | $5,744 | 31 Great deals |
About the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited cost?
The 2012 Ford Explorer Limited price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Explorer Limited is $9,665, with pricing starting at $5,500.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited?
The 2012 Ford Explorer Limited offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited?
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Is the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited reliable?
The 2012 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Explorer owners.
Is the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 4.1
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 3.9
76% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 4.1
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 3.9
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