Used Ford Explorer Prices by Year

Name: Used Ford Explorer Prices by Model Year (2002–2026)
Creator: VehiSales
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As of August 2026, a used Ford Explorer typically lists for $28,452 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,799 for a 2004 to $45,161 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 32,430 live listings, not a book value, and the Explorer steps down a median 10.5% per model year of age.

$28,452Typical used Explorer asking price

$4,799–$45,161Typical price span, 2004 → 2026

32,430Live listings behind these numbers

Ford Explorer price by model year

Year	Typical price	Most listings fall between	Avg mileage	EPA combined	NCAP	For sale
2026	$45,161	$37,700 – $56,680	4,401 mi	19–24 MPG	5★	3,038
2025	$39,598	$34,849 – $49,359	23,677 mi	20–24 MPG	5★	2,915
2024	$35,240	$29,995 – $41,223	29,319 mi	20–24 MPG	5★	1,785
2023	$31,995	$26,495 – $38,995	42,699 mi	20–27 MPG	5★	5,170
2022	$28,452	$21,888 – $34,973	62,047 mi	19–27 MPG	—	3,665
2021	$23,941	$18,000 – $30,987	79,791 mi	19–27 MPG	5★	2,276
2020	$22,224	$16,692 – $28,669	86,665 mi	19–28 MPG	5★	3,226
2019	$17,429	$12,004 – $22,159	99,443 mi	18–22 MPG	5★	1,212
2018	$16,004	$10,900 – $20,989	103,232 mi	18–22 MPG	5★	1,908
2017	$13,995	$9,498 – $18,667	113,000 mi	18–22 MPG	5★	2,194
2016	$12,076	$8,297 – $16,683	122,172 mi	18–22 MPG	5★	1,966
2015	$9,999	$6,995 – $14,495	131,645 mi	18–23 MPG	5★	897
2014	$9,495	$6,267 – $13,298	138,747 mi	18–23 MPG	5★	728
2013	$8,495	$5,500 – $11,999	146,983 mi	18–23 MPG	5★	647
2012	$7,945	$4,996 – $11,494	147,465 mi	19–23 MPG	4★	164
2011	$7,500	$4,998 – $11,664	156,758 mi	19–20 MPG	—	117
2010	$6,850	$3,900 – $9,994	140,148 mi	15–17 MPG	—	101
2009	$5,948	$3,100 – $11,558	145,220 mi	15–17 MPG	—	22
2008	$6,498	$3,789 – $9,373	139,585 mi	15–16 MPG	—	60
2007	$4,999	$2,810 – $7,951	158,173 mi	15–16 MPG	—	73
2006	$5,245	$2,999 – $7,999	153,628 mi	15–16 MPG	—	81
2005	$4,995	$3,295 – $6,299	158,892 mi	14–16 MPG	—	47
2004	$4,799	$3,421 – $7,949	141,715 mi	15–16 MPG	—	45
2003	$4,900	$3,600 – $6,999	166,418 mi	15–17 MPG	—	41
2002	$4,898	$3,000 – $7,979	150,223 mi	14–17 MPG · 39 MPGe	—	52

“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.

Cheapest Ford Explorer

The cheapest quotable model year is the 2004, typically listing for $4,799 (most between $3,421 and $7,949) with an average odometer of 141,715 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the XLT at a typical $31,542. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 10.5%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Ford Explorer listings for sale →

Most expensive Ford Explorer

The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $45,161 (most between $37,700 and $56,680). The most expensive common trim is the ST, typically $46,401 — a $14,859 spread over the base XLT within the same nameplate.

Ford Explorer price by trim (last 4 model years)

The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the XLT, typically lists for $31,542; the priciest, the ST, for $46,401. The XLT is what the used market mostly stocks — 34.4% of trim-labeled listings.

Trim	Typical price	Most listings fall between	Share of listings	Avg mileage
XLTMost popularCheapest	$31,542	$26,522 – $36,086	34.4%	38,666 mi
ST-LINE	$39,241	$34,217 – $47,833	18.2%	22,541 mi
ACTIVE	$39,512	$34,146 – $46,720	16.9%	9,288 mi
STPriciest	$46,401	$37,883 – $56,647	12.7%	24,675 mi
PLATINUM	$44,977	$37,975 – $54,435	6.6%	22,208 mi
LIMITED	$33,753	$28,388 – $38,888	5.2%	40,583 mi
TIMBERLINE	$35,559	$31,495 – $38,998	2.6%	38,914 mi
TREMOR	$54,725	$47,141 – $63,644	2.0%	4,525 mi

Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Ford Explorer cost?

As of August 2026, a used Ford Explorer typically lists for $28,452 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,799 (2004) to $45,161 (2026), based on 32,430 live listings.

How much is a 2026 Ford Explorer?

A used 2026 Ford Explorer typically lists for $45,161, with most asking prices between $37,700 and $56,680. Average odometer reading is 4,401 miles.

What's the cheapest year of the Ford Explorer worth looking at?

The 2004 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,799 — but compare its mileage (141,715 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.

How fast does the Ford Explorer depreciate?

Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Explorer steps down a median 10.5% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.

How much does the trim change a used Explorer's price?

A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (XLT) typically lists for $31,542 while the priciest (ST) runs $46,401 — a $14,859 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the XLT (34.4% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $31,542.

How much is a used 2023 Ford Explorer?

A used 2023 Ford Explorer typically lists for $31,995, with most asking prices between $26,495 and $38,995; average odometer is 42,699 miles (5,170 for sale).

About this data: prices, ranges and mileage are national aggregates of 32,430 live VehiSales listings (August 2026), refreshed daily; model years with fewer than 20 live cars are not quoted. Fuel economy: U.S. EPA/DOE. Safety: NHTSA NCAP. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Used Ford Explorer Prices by Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/prices/ford/explorer.

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