2012 Ford Explorer service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Ford Explorer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Failed state inspection (emergency brake), further diagnostics revealed calipers not working for rear disc brakes, similar to the recall of 2015/16 ford explorer's brake issues- a detailed picture of report/diagnostics included”
filed Jan 5, 2021
“07/25- had recall ordered- toe link on both sides, rear. Performed at harrisonburg ford, va. ; 09/04 driving on route 33 in va, mountain road. Heard grinding noise coming down mountain, noise steadily increased and began to feel like a loss of control. Slowed down and a mile from shop the noise…”
filed Nov 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Explorer | 15 | 17% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 9 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 19 | 5% |
| 2020 Explorer | 80 | 7% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 26 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 25 | 1% |
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.