Salvage 2012 Ford Explorer for sale

Browse 200 salvage 2012 Ford Explorer vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMHK8F81CGA56433 · 60949686

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 284,402 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Eugene, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,566

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMHK8D82CGA25954 · 60984986

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 146,525 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Portland, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,300Aug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,562

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMHK8F88CGB02050 · 61079836

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 268,548 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Ham Lake, MN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$375Sep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,410Repair 320% of value

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK7D84CGA60506 · 61517726

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 109,313 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Cahokia Heights, IL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,650Aug 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,716Repair 119% of value

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8D8XCGA96738 · 61617256

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 199,804 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Airway Heights, WA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$35Aug 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,589

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8D83CGA44402 · 61741766

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 144,933 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Littleton, CO
Title status: PartsOnly

Last bid US$575Aug 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,009Repair 309% of value

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMHK8F89CGA66790 · 61755266

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 106,985 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Grand Prairie, TX
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$2,600Sep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,932

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8F8XCGA05030 · 62383546

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 197,846 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$325Aug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,572

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMHK8D86CGA25553 · 62499426

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 128,347 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Brighton, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,400Sep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,187

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMHK7D87CGB03073 · 62630426

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 253,976 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: China Grove, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Aug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,064

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8F83CGA68535 · 62907496

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 195,867 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Spanaway, WA
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,900

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8D80CGA83643 · 63192406

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 212,493 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Farr West, UT
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$200Aug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,247

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMHK8F84CGA83190 · 63352996

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 128,216 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Pekin, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,650Aug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,158

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK7D81CGA50743 · 64430246

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 184,866 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Tanner, AL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$100Aug 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,883Repair 289% of value

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FMHK7F83CGA83983 · 64813886

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 122,696 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Martinez, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$50Sep 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,461Repair 221% of value

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8D87CGA65124 · 64984846

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 221,846 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Blaine, MN
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Aug 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,400

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMHK8D81CGA93033 · 74102805

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4x4 w/Front Whl Drv · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 253,939 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: New Orleans, LA
Title status: Salvage

EndedSep 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,300

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK8D83CGA22707 · 96822635

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4x4 w/Front Whl Drv · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 107,587 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: North Billerica, MA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$775Sep 1, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FMHK8D8XCGA90065 · 98113985

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 281,145 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Seaford, DE
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedPre-loss value US$4,895

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IAA Canada

2012 FORD EXPLORER

1FMHK7B80CGA28963 · 40072701

3.5L V-6 DOHC, VVT, 290HP · Auto

Odometer: 182926 Km
Primary damage: Rear
Storage location: Victoria, BC
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedJun 12, 2026

That’s all 200 lots.

2012 Ford Explorer price data

Median bid: $900
Average bid: $1,146
Bid range: $80 – $4,600
Avg. retail: $5,116
Typical repair vs value: 102%

Based on 200 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

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.

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How much does a salvage 2012 Ford Explorer sell for?

Across 200 salvage 2012 Ford Explorer lots, the median winning-side bid is $900 and the average is $1,146 (range $80 to $4,600). Pre-loss retail value averages $5,116. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.