Used Ford Explorer Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used Ford Explorer typically lists for $29,354 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,443 for a 2005 to $45,790 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 24,592 live listings, not a book value, and the Explorer steps down a median 11.1% 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 | $45,790 | $37,764 – $56,865 | 4,197 mi | 19–24 MPG | 5★ | 2,598 |
| 2025 | $40,927 | $35,614 – $50,587 | 21,182 mi | 20–24 MPG | 5★ | 2,337 |
| 2024 | $35,786 | $29,995 – $41,995 | 28,776 mi | 20–24 MPG | 5★ | 1,342 |
| 2023 | $32,791 | $27,290 – $39,643 | 39,261 mi | 20–27 MPG | 5★ | 4,382 |
| 2022 | $29,354 | $22,995 – $35,448 | 57,437 mi | 19–27 MPG | — | 2,721 |
| 2021 | $24,698 | $18,995 – $31,900 | 75,285 mi | 19–27 MPG | 5★ | 1,851 |
| 2020 | $22,795 | $17,500 – $29,368 | 83,350 mi | 19–28 MPG | 5★ | 2,561 |
| 2019 | $18,058 | $12,889 – $22,974 | 95,147 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 742 |
| 2018 | $16,653 | $11,210 – $21,139 | 99,938 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 1,556 |
| 2017 | $14,488 | $9,988 – $19,050 | 107,243 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 1,551 |
| 2016 | $12,509 | $8,700 – $16,995 | 117,150 mi | 18–22 MPG | 5★ | 1,170 |
| 2015 | $10,752 | $6,995 – $14,741 | 126,296 mi | 18–23 MPG | 5★ | 618 |
| 2014 | $9,746 | $6,297 – $13,498 | 131,064 mi | 18–23 MPG | 5★ | 436 |
| 2013 | $8,499 | $5,000 – $11,999 | 143,957 mi | 18–23 MPG | 5★ | 332 |
| 2012 | $7,850 | $5,000 – $10,294 | 147,268 mi | 19–23 MPG | 4★ | 111 |
| 2011 | $7,900 | $4,913 – $11,368 | 153,802 mi | 19–20 MPG | — | 84 |
| 2010 | $6,000 | $3,579 – $9,790 | 152,936 mi | 15–17 MPG | — | 43 |
| 2009 | $5,466 | $3,385 – $10,052 | 146,696 mi | 15–17 MPG | — | 20 |
| 2008 | $6,120 | $4,000 – $9,308 | 144,857 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 30 |
| 2007 | $5,007 | $3,078 – $7,950 | 169,604 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 29 |
| 2006 | $5,000 | $3,559 – $7,995 | 150,177 mi | 15–16 MPG | — | 35 |
| 2005 | $4,443 | $3,210 – $8,153 | 160,368 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 23 |
| 2003 | $5,375 | $3,130 – $7,089 | 155,154 mi | 15–17 MPG | — | 20 |
“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.
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 $32,146; the priciest, the ST, for $47,722. The XLT is what the used market mostly stocks — 33.8% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLTMost popularCheapest | $32,146 | $27,020 – $36,193 | 33.8% | 35,932 mi |
| ST-LINE | $39,999 | $34,549 – $48,988 | 17.6% | 19,720 mi |
| ACTIVE | $39,995 | $34,820 – $46,913 | 17.4% | 8,188 mi |
| STPriciest | $47,722 | $38,862 – $56,968 | 12.8% | 23,329 mi |
| PLATINUM | $45,910 | $38,992 – $54,623 | 7.0% | 21,157 mi |
| LIMITED | $33,840 | $28,476 – $38,995 | 5.5% | 39,093 mi |
| TIMBERLINE | $36,271 | $32,196 – $39,219 | 2.5% | 36,501 mi |
| TREMOR | $55,325 | $47,308 – $63,485 | 2.0% | 4,549 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 July 2026, a used Ford Explorer typically lists for $29,354 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,443 (2005) to $45,790 (2026), based on 24,592 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Ford Explorer?
A used 2026 Ford Explorer typically lists for $45,790, with most asking prices between $37,764 and $56,865. Average odometer reading is 4,197 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Ford Explorer worth looking at?
The 2005 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,443 — but compare its mileage (160,368 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 11.1% 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 $32,146 while the priciest (ST) runs $47,722 — a $15,576 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the XLT (33.8% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $32,146.
How much is a used 2023 Ford Explorer?
A used 2023 Ford Explorer typically lists for $32,791, with most asking prices between $27,290 and $39,643; average odometer is 39,261 miles (4,382 for sale).
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