2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits

Keep Your 2012 Ford Explorer in Top Shape with Quality Air Suspension and Kits

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Air Suspension and Kit, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 2012 Ford Explorer looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Suspension Air Compressors, Air Suspension Sensor Connectors, and Suspension Strut Mounting Kits. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Air Suspension and Kit, don’t forget to check out other key components like Shocks and Struts and Suspension Hardware. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2012 Ford Explorer in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits

Carquest Premium – Multi-Use Connector (Part No.PTC2893)

Multi-Use Connector

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$36.99
Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:
  • Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
  • WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Front Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit (Part No.63633)

Strut-Mate Front Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit

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$36.99
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe Strut-Mate Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT – Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD – Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT – Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE – Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST – Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Front; Rear Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit (Part No.63631)

Strut-Mate Front; Rear Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit

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$48.99
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe Strut-Mate Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT – Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD – Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT – Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE – Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST – Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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Firestone Ride-Rite – Portable, Maximum 130 Psi, 18 Amps, With Compressor Only (Part No.9284)

Portable, Maximum 130 Psi, 18 Amps, With Compressor Only

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$253.99
The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:
  • Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
  • Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
  • Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
  • Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
  • Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount (Part No.909905)

Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount

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$85.99
Every new strut deserves a Monroe Strut-Mate Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION – Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
  • REPLACES OE – Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount (Part No.909916)

Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount

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$91.99
Every new strut deserves a Monroe Strut-Mate Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION – Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
  • REPLACES OE – Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily
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Most Popular Suspension Air Compressor for 2012 Ford Explorers

Enhance your 2012 Ford Explorer with this popular Suspension Air Compressor we have in stock, for $253.99.

Firestone Ride-Rite – Portable, Maximum 130 Psi, 18 Amps, With Compressor Only (Part No.9284)

Portable, Maximum 130 Psi, 18 Amps, With Compressor Only

from

$253.99
The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:
  • Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
  • Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
  • Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
  • Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
  • Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)
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Best-Selling 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension Sensor Connector

Upgrade your Explorer with our best-selling Air Suspension Sensor Connector.

Carquest Premium – Multi-Use Connector (Part No.PTC2893)

Multi-Use Connector

from

$36.99
Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:
  • Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
  • WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
See More

Top-Quality Suspension Strut Mounting Kits for 2012 Ford Explorers

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Suspension Strut Mounting Kit for Ford Explorers and enjoy top-notch performance from $85.99.

Monroe – Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount (Part No.909905)

Strut-Mate Suspension Strut Mount

from

$85.99
Every new strut deserves a Monroe Strut-Mate Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION – Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
  • REPLACES OE – Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily
See More

Our Top Pick for a 2012 Ford Explorer Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit

Invest in a durable Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit for your 2012 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Monroe – Strut-Mate Front; Rear Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit (Part No.63631)

Strut-Mate Front; Rear Suspension Strut Bumper and Bellows Kit

from

$48.99
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe Strut-Mate Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT – Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD – Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT – Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE – Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST – Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
See More

FAQs for 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits

What are the best-selling Air Suspension and Kits for 2012 Ford Explorers?

Out of 4 Air Suspension and Kits that fit 2012 Ford Explorers, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits?

The prices of Air Suspension and Kits for the 2012 Ford Explorer range from $36.99 up to $253.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of an Air Suspension and Kit for a 2012 Ford Explorer?

The average price for Air Suspension and Kits for the 2012 Ford Explorer is $106.49. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Air Suspension and Kit category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Air Suspension and Kits for other Ford Explorer model years?

Yes, we carry Air Suspension and Kits for 27 model years of Ford Explorers between 1991 and 2019. The following model years are the most popular for Air Suspension and Kit purchases: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, and 2010.

What are the cheapest Air Suspension and Kits for my 2012 Ford Explorer?

The cheapest 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Air Suspension and Kits for any other 2012 Ford models?

What are the top-rated Air Suspension and Kits that fit the 2012 Ford Explorer?

The one 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kit we have in stock is the Multi-Use Connector. It costs $36.99.

What types of Air Suspension and Kits do you sell for my 2012 Ford Explorer?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Air Suspension and Kits for a 2012 Ford Explorer:

Can I get help with 2012 Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kit orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Air Suspension and Kits and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Explorer Air Suspension and Kits and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.