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Used Cars for Sale Insights

What's the price of a used Ford Explorer suv by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2026 $44,445 to $45,762 1,000 to 5,418 miles
2025 $39,993 to $44,660 1,000 to 26,771 miles
2024 $27,486 to $39,362 8,455 to 56,445 miles
2023 $27,885 to $36,980 11,063 to 61,929 miles

How to save money when buying a used Ford Explorer?

Engine A 4-Cylinder Explorer costs $7,994 less than a 6-Cylinder
Drive Type A RWD Ford Explorer can be priced $3,784 less than an all-wheel drive (AWD)
Certified Choosing non-CPO vs Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) can save you $1,765 on a Ford Explorer

What colors are the best deals for a Ford Explorer?

Least Expensive Color

Purple

$1,308

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Green

$3,221

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Ford Explorer?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Purple $1,308 Savings
Brown $1,258 Savings
Gold $1,063 Savings
Silver $1,001 Savings
Blue $576 Savings
Beige $222 Savings
Gray $89 Higher
Black $116 Higher
White $154 Higher
Red $507 Higher
Green $3,221 Higher

What Ford Explorer color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Ford Explorer

What is the best time to buy a used Ford Explorer?

Good times to buy

$274 Average Savings

January, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$198 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July, August are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Average Price of Ford Explorer Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Ford Explorer XLT (1991-2020)

$22,685 14,303 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, 4X2, 4X4, AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Limited (1993-2020)

$20,450 4,431 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, 4X2, 4X4, AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer ST (2020)

$39,395 3,430 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer ST-Line (2022)

$39,505 2,429 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Platinum (2016-2020)

$32,831 2,110 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Active (2025)

$40,073 1,931 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas

Ford Explorer Sport (1991-2000, 2013-2019)

$15,355 1,429 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Base (2011-2020)

$14,200 1,186 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Timberline (2021)

$33,324 687 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility (2013-2023)

$15,907 524 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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How much is a Ford Explorer?

Ford Explorer
  • A new Ford Explorer's average price is 46563 and the price range is 36066 to 59310
  • A 3-year-old used Ford Explorer's average price is 43243 with a price range of 34452 to 54990

See below for the average Ford Explorer price across model years.

Ford Explorer 2017-2022 37647
Ford Explorer 2012-2017 23070
Ford Explorer 2007-2012 12458

The average price for a 3-year-old used midsize SUV is 32244, with the Ford Explorer's price typically 10999 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the Ford Explorer a good car?

Ford Explorer
  • The Ford Explorer earns an ISC quality score of 8.291475 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Ford Explorer is ranked 5th in quality in the midsize SUV category, with the Toyota 4Runner ranked just above it and the Ford Edge ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked midsize SUV for quality is the Toyota Highlander
See our full list of the Best Midsize SUVs

Are Ford Explorers reliable?

Ford Explorer
  • The Ford Explorer is the 13th most reliable vehicle in the SUV with 3 Rows category, with a reliability score of 8.4.
  • Approximately 0.008775 of all Ford Explorers on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.009479 for the SUV with 3 Rows category
  • The best-ranked SUV with 3 Rows for reliability is the Toyota Land Cruiser suv
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the SUV with 3 Rows category:
Toyota Land Cruiser suv 8.5
Toyota Sequoia suv 8.1
Toyota Highlander suv 7.7
Honda Pilot suv 7.6
Ford Explorer suv 7.3
Mazda CX-9 suv 7.3
GMC Yukon suv 7.3
Hyundai SANTA FE suv 7.2
Nissan Pathfinder suv 7.2
Dodge Durango suv 7.2
Mitsubishi Outlander suv 7.2
Chevrolet Suburban suv 7.2
GMC Yukon XL suv 7.2
GMC Acadia suv 7.1
Chevrolet Tahoe suv 7.1
Ford Expedition suv 7.0
Volkswagen Tiguan suv 6.9
Chevrolet Traverse suv 6.8
Kia Sorento suv 6.8
Nissan Armada suv 6.8
Toyota Grand Highlander suv
Mazda CX-90 suv
Jeep Wagoneer L suv
Kia Telluride suv
Hyundai PALISADE suv
Subaru Ascent suv
Jeep Grand Wagoneer suv
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L suv
Jeep Wagoneer suv
Jeep Grand Cherokee L suv
Chevrolet Traverse Limited suv
Volkswagen Atlas suv
Ford Expedition MAX suv

Is the Ford Explorer safe?

Ford Explorer
  • The latest Ford Explorer's 5.0-star NHTSA-based safety rating ranks it #1 for safety in the SUV with 3 Rows category
  • The Ford Explorer's rating has averaged 5.0 stars over the past 10 years
  • The Ford Explorer's individual crash test scores for 2021 are listed below:
    • Frontal Crash: 5.0
    • Side Crash: 5.0
    • Rollover: 4.0

These scores are based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.