2012 Ford Explorer engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2012 Ford Explorer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, upon further inspection, the contact became aware of a water leak. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump had…”
filed Sep 26, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turbo boost failed to operate as intended. There was an abnormal noise once the turbo was activated. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed May 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 Explorer | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 Explorer | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Explorer | 29 | 4% |
| 2017 Explorer | 76 | 5% |
| 2016 Explorer | 114 | 5% |
| 2015 Explorer | 66 | 4% |
| 2014 Explorer | 67 | 4% |
| 2013 Explorer | 67 | 3% |
| 2011 Explorer | 21 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.