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2012 Ford Explorer Review

By KBB.com Editors
You'll Like This Car If...

You'll like the 2012 Ford Explorer if you seek the tall ride height and useful interior space provided by a traditional mid-size SUV, but not the poor handling and fuel economy penalty. The 2012 Explo

You May Not Like This Car If...

While the 2012 Ford Explorer's available four-wheel-drive (4WD) system is one of the most versatile Ford has produced, it is not intended for serious off-roading. Those who need to tow more than 5,000

How it Drives

It takes only a few minutes behind the wheel of the 2012 Ford Explorer to realize this is no old-fashioned truck-based SUV. The stiff body banishes squeaks and rattles from the passenger compartment, while the adept suspension aided by Ford's Curve Control system tackles winding roads like a lithe sports sedan. Match that with a bounty of standard computer-controlled handling aids, impressively weighted electrically-boosted power steering and more than capable anti-lock disc brakes, and the Explorer turns in a world-class open-road experience.

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2012 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
7.6
Out of 10

Based on 79 Ratings for the 2011 - 2014 models.

Review this car
  • Value
    7.8/10
    Quality
    7.9/10
  • Reliability
    7.9/10
    Performance
    8.2/10
  • Comfort
    8.3/10
    Styling
    8.5/10

2013 Exployer Sport love it

By Little crow (PA) on Friday, May 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,100

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "It has the power when you need it."

Cons: "Haven't found any yet."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

The day I got it

"Ordered it in Aug. and got it in Nov. The car has so much power. I owned a 2004 Exployer and it was a 8 cyl so I was a little shy about getting a 6, but this one has so much more power. Love it."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

The day I got it

Love my 2012 Explorer!!

By Mike (OH) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 28,000

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
8/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "Drives great, looks great!!"

Cons: "My ford touch"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have loved this car for twenty years! This is my first Explorer and it is everything I thought it would be. It drives great, I have the limited 4x4 6 cylinder and get about 21 miles to the gallon. The only issue I have had with the car is "My Ford Touch". Ford has had several upgrades to the system at no cost to me, the upgrades have made the system better and better. My only regret is I didn't wait for the 2013 sport."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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