2012 Ford Explorer, LIMITED — VIN 1FMHK8F8XCGA31031

Sale dateOctober 21, 2026

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About this 2012 Ford Explorer

This 2012 Ford Explorer is offered by Copart USA at Milwaukee, WI, with its primary damage recorded as “front end”. It goes to auction on October 21, 2026. Across 8,234 Ford Explorer lots we have tracked, the median bid is $2,100. For 2012 models alone the median is $949, over 189 lots. Its repair estimate is 275% of its $2,826 pre-loss value, against a median of 97% for this model. Among Ford Explorer lots with a recorded damage, 46% have the same primary damage as this one.

Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$2,826

Repair estimate

US$7,785

The repair estimate is 275% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$2,826

Repair estimate

US$7,785

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 71176436
Sale date: Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Storage location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Primary damage: Front EndAll Front-end damage lots
Secondary damage: Side
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$7,785
Odometer: 222,927 mi
Trim: LIMITED
Engine: 3.5L · 6 cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Fuel: GasAll Gasoline lots
Colour: Red
Body style: 4DR Sport UtilityAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: No
Auction branch: WI - MILWAUKEE NORTH
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: 4X4 W/Front Whl Drv
Vehicle type: Car
Odometer source: Actual
City: Milwaukee
Postal code: 53224

Full vehicle specifications

Make: FORD
Model: Explorer
Model year: 2012
Trim: Limited
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors: 4
Drive train: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 3.5 L
Engine power: 290 hp
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: CHICAGO
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

7 recall campaigns on record

SUSPENSION:REARJun 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
WHEELS:HUBAug 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Remedy: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORMar 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11.

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STEERINGJan 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMMay 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.
SUSPENSION:REARSep 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2012 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.