1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2012

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

Complaint themes

Mileage distribution

BandRecords
30–60k mi136
1–30k mi108
60–100k mi86
100–150k mi37
150–400k mi19

Reports involving crashes or injuries

Selected from stored records that indicate a crash, fire, injury, or death. Not a ranking.

  • June 8, 2019 · 86,000 miles

    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

  • June 19, 2017 · 125,000 miles

    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

  • December 28, 2016 · 82,000 miles

    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.