Used Ford Explorer Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Ford Explorer typically lists for $23,472 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,525 for a 2002 to $45,115 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 35,299 live listings, not a book value, and the Explorer steps down a median 9.3% per model year of age.
Ford Explorer price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,115 | $37,403 – $57,230 | 5,108 mi | 19–24 MPG | 5★ | 3,771 |
| 2025 | $38,464 | $33,665 – $48,700 | 24,780 mi | 20–24 MPG | 5★ | 2,863 |
| 2024 | $34,340 | $29,340 – $39,995 | 31,400 mi | 20–24 MPG | 5★ | 1,933 |
| 2023 | $31,149 | $25,493 – $37,995 | 44,478 mi | 20–27 MPG | 5★ | 5,299 |
| 2022 | $27,664 | $20,834 – $34,343 | 63,286 mi | 19–27 MPG | — | 3,486 |
| 2021 | $23,472 | $17,545 – $30,627 | 80,029 mi | 19–27 MPG | 5★ | 2,717 |
| 2020 | $21,499 | $15,988 – $27,980 | 88,392 mi | 19–28 MPG | 5★ | 3,683 |
| 2019 | $16,995 | $11,995 – $21,849 | 100,721 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 1,208 |
| 2018 | $15,735 | $10,978 – $20,392 | 103,363 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 2,019 |
| 2017 | $13,580 | $8,997 – $17,995 | 113,607 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 2,630 |
| 2016 | $11,995 | $7,995 – $16,095 | 121,991 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 2,017 |
| 2015 | $9,999 | $6,825 – $14,610 | 131,393 mi | 18–23 MPG | 5★ | 1,165 |
| 2014 | $8,995 | $5,670 – $12,989 | 138,690 mi | 18–23 MPG | 5★ | 952 |
| 2013 | $8,185 | $5,359 – $12,286 | 145,542 mi | 18–23 MPG | 5★ | 733 |
| 2012 | $7,899 | $4,995 – $11,470 | 146,919 mi | 19–23 MPG | 4★ | 181 |
| 2011 | $7,008 | $4,009 – $10,830 | 158,105 mi | 19–20 MPG | — | 127 |
| 2010 | $6,649 | $3,697 – $9,938 | 142,233 mi | 15–17 MPG | — | 107 |
| 2009 | $6,000 | $3,000 – $9,995 | 141,103 mi | 15–17 MPG | — | 32 |
| 2008 | $5,500 | $3,467 – $8,756 | 147,233 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 55 |
| 2007 | $4,999 | $2,780 – $7,960 | 163,367 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 69 |
| 2006 | $4,995 | $2,995 – $7,999 | 151,631 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 72 |
| 2005 | $4,535 | $2,712 – $8,248 | 154,176 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2004 | $4,995 | $2,964 – $8,407 | 133,090 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2003 | $4,948 | $3,560 – $6,349 | 160,194 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2002 | $4,525 | $2,945 – $8,033 | 140,395 mi | 14–17 MPG · 39 MPGe | — | 48 |
“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 2002, typically listing for $4,525 (most between $2,945 and $8,033) with an average odometer of 140,395 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the XLT at a typical $30,834. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 9.3%, 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 $45,115 (most between $37,403 and $57,230). The most expensive common trim is the ST, typically $46,393 — a $15,559 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 $30,834; the priciest, the ST, for $46,393. The XLT is what the used market mostly stocks — 32.7% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLTMost popularCheapest | $30,834 | $25,683 – $35,415 | 32.7% | 39,510 mi |
| ST-LINE | $38,411 | $33,115 – $47,893 | 18.5% | 22,724 mi |
| ACTIVE | $38,993 | $33,695 – $46,089 | 17.0% | 9,335 mi |
| STPriciest | $46,393 | $37,296 – $57,676 | 12.9% | 24,728 mi |
| PLATINUM | $45,092 | $37,067 – $54,127 | 6.3% | 21,257 mi |
| LIMITED | $32,386 | $27,087 – $37,869 | 5.7% | 44,572 mi |
| TREMOR | $55,435 | $47,272 – $63,007 | 2.8% | 3,978 mi |
| TIMBERLINE | $34,900 | $30,100 – $38,190 | 2.6% | 41,343 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 October 2026, a used Ford Explorer typically lists for $23,472 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,525 (2002) to $45,115 (2026), based on 35,299 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Ford Explorer?
A used 2026 Ford Explorer typically lists for $45,115, with most asking prices between $37,403 and $57,230. Average odometer reading is 5,108 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Ford Explorer worth looking at?
The 2002 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,525 — but compare its mileage (140,395 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 9.3% 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 $30,834 while the priciest (ST) runs $46,393 — a $15,559 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the XLT (32.7% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $30,834.
How much is a used 2023 Ford Explorer?
A used 2023 Ford Explorer typically lists for $31,149, with most asking prices between $25,493 and $37,995; average odometer is 44,478 miles (5,299 for sale).
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