2012 FORD EXPLORER Structurebody Problems
59 NHTSA complaints on file
All Structurebody Complaints — Page 2
WATER LEAKS INSIDE THE CABIN EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR CAR GETS WASHED. WATER DRIPS DOWN FROM TOP THROUGH REAR SEATBELT RETRACTORS NEAR REAR HATCH/DOOR AND STREAMS DOWN SEAT BELTS AND THEN PUDDLES UNDER THIRD ROW SEAT AND SPARE TIRE WELL. LEAKS ANYTIME NO MATTER IF PARKED OR IN MOTION. SEATBELTS AND SEAT BOLTS/HINGES ARE STARTING TO RUST. WIRES NEAR 12V CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND TAIL LIGHTS ALSO GET WET. 2012 FORD EXPLORER XLT (NO SUNROOF/MOONROOF).
THERE WEEKS AFTER THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED THE LH A-PILLAR FLEW OFF THE CAR WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WAS MOVING AT 65 MPH.
PAINT ON HOOD IS BLISTERING - FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND ISSUED A TSB IN 2004 TO FIX THIS ISSUE IN 2004 WHY ARE WE STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE ON A 2012 VEHICLE - DEALER SAYS FORD HQ DENIED REPAIR TO HOOD PAINT SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF 3 YEAR 36,000 MILE WARRANTY - WHY IS PAINT CORRODING ON 3+ YEAR OLD $34,000 VEHICLE? FORD SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE SINCE IT IS KNOWN AND DEVALUES THE VEHICLE BY MANY $K.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST UNDER EACH OF THE FOUR DOORS AS WELL AS THE REAR HATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RUST OCCURRED IN AREAS THAT WERE PAINTED THINLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL HOLES HAD FORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. MA 10/22/2015 *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V171000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 09/21/15*LJ *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V171000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE THIRD ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR WALLS AND THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. MA 09/25 UPDATED 11/27/2017*CN
FORD RECENTLY DECLINED TO REPAIR THE BUBBLING PAINT ON THE HOOD OF MY 2012 FORD EXPLORER ON THE BASIS IT IS OUT-OF-WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE. BASED ON MY RESEARCH, FORD HAS HAD CORROSION ISSUES FOR SOME TIME BUT HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. *TR
I BROUGHT MY CAR TO FORD FOR SERVICE. I NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HOOD WAS BUBBLING. I SHOWED IT TO THE SERVICE WRITER. HE REPORTED IT TO FORD. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO FOR IT. *TR
Other 2012 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
341 complaints
Unknown Or Other
102 complaints
Engine
79 complaints
Structure
75 complaints
Electrical System
60 complaints
Power Train
55 complaints
Air Bags
27 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
27 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
19 complaints
Service Brakes
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
4 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint