Equipment Related Problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common equipment related problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (105 problems). The second most common problem is related to the owners/service manual (four problems).


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

The Equipment problem

I started receiving recall information on or before February 2024 for this recall. I finally took it in for inspection maybe 6 months ago. They broke the a-pillar trim peices on both sides so then afterwards at some point they flew off.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

I went to unlock my vehicle and the system did not respond to unlock my doors. I unlocked my doors manually and there was no lighting indicator throughout the vehicle. I placed my key in the ignition and there was still no power. I have less than 20,000 miles on my vehicle and barely use it.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

My Explorer smells very strongly of exhaust when accelerating. It makes me nauseous and passengers do not want to get in my car � I don�t want to get in my car. Ford�s customer service program has not addressed the issue and they have not even acknowledged the issue.   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations