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Used Ford Explorer value by year
By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-06-12
Quick answer
A used Ford Explorer in good condition with average mileage runs from about $7,500 for a 2011 up to $29,500 for a 2024. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 8 model years we would avoid.
Ford Explorer value for every year
Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.
| Year | Avg miles | Fair value | Private party | Dealer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,000 | $29,500 | $27,150–$31,850 | $33,950 |
| 2023 | 37,500 | $26,550 | $24,450–$28,650 | $30,550 |
| 2022 | 50,000 | $23,900 | $22,000–$25,800 | $27,500 |
| 2021 | 62,500 | $21,500 | $19,800–$23,200 | $24,700 |
| 2020Avoid | 75,000 | $19,350 | $17,800–$20,900 | $22,250 |
| 2019 | 87,500 | $17,450 | $16,050–$18,850 | $20,050 |
| 2018 | 100,000 | $15,700 | $14,450–$16,950 | $18,050 |
| 2017Avoid | 112,500 | $14,100 | $12,950–$15,250 | $16,200 |
| 2016Avoid | 125,000 | $12,700 | $11,700–$13,700 | $14,600 |
| 2015Avoid | 137,500 | $11,450 | $10,550–$12,350 | $13,150 |
| 2014Avoid | 150,000 | $10,300 | $9,500–$11,100 | $11,850 |
| 2013Avoid | 162,500 | $9,250 | $8,500–$10,000 | $10,650 |
| 2012Avoid | 175,000 | $8,350 | $7,700–$9,000 | $9,600 |
| 2011Avoid | 187,500 | $7,500 | $6,900–$8,100 | $8,650 |
How much mileage moves the price
Using a 2017 Explorer as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.
| Mileage | Miles | Fair value | Private party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower mileage | 76,500 | $16,550 | $15,250–$17,850 |
| Average mileage | 112,500 | $14,100 | $12,950–$15,250 |
| Higher mileage | 153,000 | $11,350 | $10,450–$12,250 |
Which years to avoid
- 2020 (2020): Famously rough launch year of the new generation — early build quality and transmission issues.
- 2017 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
- 2016 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
- 2015 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
- 2014 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
- 2013 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
- 2012 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
- 2011 (2011–2017): Water pump buried inside the engine (a $2,500+ failure that can take the engine with it), plus transmission and PTU complaints.
What to check before you pay
- 2011–2019 3.5L V6: internal (timing-cover) water pump failure — coolant loss, overheating, or milky oil are late-stage signs
- PTU (power transfer unit) on AWD models: fluid neglect leads to whine and failure — ask about PTU service
- 2011–2017: exhaust odor in cabin complaints — confirm any TSB work
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