2012 Ford Explorer Problems
- 449
- Owner complaint records
- Steering · 168 records · 37.4% of complaint records in our dataset
- Most mentioned
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Explore reported systems
- Steering168 · 37.4%
- Unknown Or Other77 · 17.1%
- Engine66 · 14.7%
- Power Train48 · 10.7%
- Electrical System39 · 8.7%
- Fuel/Propulsion System24 · 5.3%
- Air Bags22 · 4.9%
- Vehicle Speed Control17 · 3.8%
- Service Brakes17 · 3.8%
- Electronic Stability Control15 · 3.3%
- Seat Belts11 · 2.4%
- Suspension8 · 1.8%
- Fuel System, Gasoline6 · 1.3%
- Visibility/Wiper5 · 1.1%
- Engine And Engine Cooling5 · 1.1%
- Structure4 · 0.9%
- Visibility4 · 0.9%
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility2 · 0.4%
- Equipment2 · 0.4%
- Wheels2 · 0.4%
Complaint themes
- Body · 32 records
- Exhaust System · 7 records
- Glass, Side/Rear · 2 records
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 records
Mileage distribution
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 136 |
| 1–30k mi | 108 |
| 60–100k mi | 86 |
| 100–150k mi | 37 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
Reports involving crashes or injuries
Selected from stored records that indicate a crash, fire, injury, or death. Not a ranking.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at a unknown speeds around a curve, the steering wheel seized as a result, the driver hit a curve and crashed into a building metal pole. The driver did not sustained injury, the front and rear passengers sustained bump and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11220037
Unknown Or Other
2012 ford explorer releases strong burnt rubber smell when i accelerate or reach 3000 rpms. It is getting worse the more miles i put on my car. Causes myself and my 2 children to feel car sick or have headaches. The only way i can get the smell to go away is to turn off the a/c or heat and roll the windows down. I have mentioned it to local dealership twice now and they have no idea what is causing it but i've told…
3 injuries
ODI 11000098
Unknown Or Other
I was driving and for no obvious medical reason passed out and my car traveled across a highway and off the highway and hit 2 trees. I have read a news report of this happening to other drivers with this make and model of my card.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10955634
Questions
- What system appears most often in 2012 complaint records?
- Steering (168 records).
- How many complaint records are stored for 2012?
- 449 records in our dataset.