aznkidlee
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- Joined
- September 23, 2011
- Messages
- 115
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- City, State
- MA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 12 Explorer XLT BLK 205A
Hello All,
In case anyone is interested, I am the original owner of this 2012 Ford Explorer. It is still my daily driver. This is my maintenance record so far. This has been my first brand new luxury vehicle that I paid. I purchased this vehicle at the end of 2011 and this will be my 7th year of ownership. I live up here in the Northeast (MA) and most miles are local. Most issues have occurred during my 6th year of ownership.
Most annoying issues I have experience are the water leaking in the third row and replacing the power steering rack twice. With the water leaking, I have sealed multiple body seam areas with silicone. It comes and goes depending on how much rain we get. The 1st power steering rack was replaced under a recall, the 2nd was replaced about 19 months later after the warranty has expired and I had to pay out of pocket. ($2400)
How have your Explorers been holding up?
Total Repair Cost (Includes wipers, the works package, cabin air filters, fuel treatments, etc):
2012 - $40.18
2013 - $464.48
2014 - $223.13
2015 - $2055.37
2016 - $895.78
2017 - $3750.83
2018 - $2434.15
Hourly Rate - Ford Dealership that I use
2017 - $140
2018 - $146
Hourly Rate - Independent Mechanic that I use
2017 - $70
The works package between 5000-7000 miles.
4 Wheel alignment - about once a year
5/12/2012
Recall 12B36
4,822
12/12/2013
Reprogram PCM - sluggish acceleration
29,721
7/24/2014
Recall 14S06
37,590
9/24/2014
Replace Serpentine belt
39,505
$134.37 - Dealer Repair
1/10/2015
4 New Tires
41,639
$1067.14 - Town Fair Tire
2/12/2015
Replace Rear Pads and Rotors
42,350
$390.22 - Dealer Repair
8/20/2015
Recall 15S11 and Replace keyless entry pad
50,552
$147.37 - Dealer Repair
10/8/2015
Water leaking from 3rd row seat belt - Driver side -
51,779
$130 - Dealer Repair
1/14/2016
Transmission Flush
56,495
5/28/2016
Replace Front Pads and Rotors
61,236
$181.78 - Driveway Install
7/29/2016
Recall 15N01E - Replaced steering gear
64,908
8/10/2016
Replace Car Battery
65,211
$139.01
9/12/2016
Repair Driver Side and Passenger Side armrest
66,905
$75 - Upholstery Shop
3/24/2017
Replace motor and fan assembly
75,696
$688.27 - Dealer Repair
4/14/2017
Replace AC Compressor and Drain and refill rear differential
76,259
$1015.78 - Independent Mechanic
6/26/17
Replace rear calipers, rear rotors and pads
79,218
$456.59 - Independent Mechanic
7/8/17
The Works + Coolant Flush
79,990
$197.72
8/28/17
Check Engine Light - P0456 - Replace Canister Purge Valve
81,757
9/27/2017
Replace both rear shocks
83,166
$486.25 - Independent Mechanic
11/28/2017
Recall 17N03
86,804
2/5/2018
Replace Steering Rack
89,950
$2434.15 - Dealer Repair
In case anyone is interested, I am the original owner of this 2012 Ford Explorer. It is still my daily driver. This is my maintenance record so far. This has been my first brand new luxury vehicle that I paid. I purchased this vehicle at the end of 2011 and this will be my 7th year of ownership. I live up here in the Northeast (MA) and most miles are local. Most issues have occurred during my 6th year of ownership.
Most annoying issues I have experience are the water leaking in the third row and replacing the power steering rack twice. With the water leaking, I have sealed multiple body seam areas with silicone. It comes and goes depending on how much rain we get. The 1st power steering rack was replaced under a recall, the 2nd was replaced about 19 months later after the warranty has expired and I had to pay out of pocket. ($2400)
How have your Explorers been holding up?
Total Repair Cost (Includes wipers, the works package, cabin air filters, fuel treatments, etc):
2012 - $40.18
2013 - $464.48
2014 - $223.13
2015 - $2055.37
2016 - $895.78
2017 - $3750.83
2018 - $2434.15
Hourly Rate - Ford Dealership that I use
2017 - $140
2018 - $146
Hourly Rate - Independent Mechanic that I use
2017 - $70
The works package between 5000-7000 miles.
4 Wheel alignment - about once a year
5/12/2012
Recall 12B36
4,822
12/12/2013
Reprogram PCM - sluggish acceleration
29,721
7/24/2014
Recall 14S06
37,590
9/24/2014
Replace Serpentine belt
39,505
$134.37 - Dealer Repair
1/10/2015
4 New Tires
41,639
$1067.14 - Town Fair Tire
2/12/2015
Replace Rear Pads and Rotors
42,350
$390.22 - Dealer Repair
8/20/2015
Recall 15S11 and Replace keyless entry pad
50,552
$147.37 - Dealer Repair
10/8/2015
Water leaking from 3rd row seat belt - Driver side -
51,779
$130 - Dealer Repair
1/14/2016
Transmission Flush
56,495
5/28/2016
Replace Front Pads and Rotors
61,236
$181.78 - Driveway Install
7/29/2016
Recall 15N01E - Replaced steering gear
64,908
8/10/2016
Replace Car Battery
65,211
$139.01
9/12/2016
Repair Driver Side and Passenger Side armrest
66,905
$75 - Upholstery Shop
3/24/2017
Replace motor and fan assembly
75,696
$688.27 - Dealer Repair
4/14/2017
Replace AC Compressor and Drain and refill rear differential
76,259
$1015.78 - Independent Mechanic
6/26/17
Replace rear calipers, rear rotors and pads
79,218
$456.59 - Independent Mechanic
7/8/17
The Works + Coolant Flush
79,990
$197.72
8/28/17
Check Engine Light - P0456 - Replace Canister Purge Valve
81,757
9/27/2017
Replace both rear shocks
83,166
$486.25 - Independent Mechanic
11/28/2017
Recall 17N03
86,804
2/5/2018
Replace Steering Rack
89,950
$2434.15 - Dealer Repair