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Used 1996 Ford Explorer for sale near me

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Est. $400 /mo*
Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
0.0%

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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Burgundy
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 17-18
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 160HP
Stock #: 1FM788
VIN: 1FMDU34X3RUA60788

Features

Exterior: Roof Rack

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Light Denim Blue (CC/Met)
Int. color: Medium Prairie Tan
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.0L 6 CYL. GAS
Stock #: J569RDOK
VIN: 1FMZU34E1WUD36367

Features

Entertainment: CD Player

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Light Prairie Tan (CC/Met)
Int. color: Medium Prarie Tan
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG: 14-18
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 5.0L 8 Cyl. Gas
Stock #: N164ROIK
VIN: 1FMZU35P9WUB98027

Features

Entertainment: CD Player

Vehicle information

Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: 19283A
VIN: 1FMZU34E5WUB00224

Features

Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: 104689
VIN: 1FMZU34E5WZC23248

Vehicle information

Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 205HP
Stock #: A64541A_1
VIN: 1FMZU34E7WZA64541

Features

Entertainment: CD Player
Exterior: Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat

Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $49,355 98 Great deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,109 1018 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $34,921 184 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $33,395 229 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $29,858 298 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $25,367 262 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $23,443 258 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $18,441 147 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,780 204 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,700 248 Great deals

About the 1996 Ford Explorer

Basics

XL shown (base trim).

Seating
4
Door count
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Combined MPG
0
Transmission
M/T
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Side view of the 1996 Ford Explorer
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(17 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.2
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.9
Value
4.1
Exterior
3.8
Reliability
4.0
Ratings (17 reviews)

88% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.2
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.9
Value
4.1
Exterior
3.8
Reliability
4.0
Trims

Eddie Bauer (3 styles)

Style

4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer

4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD

4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD

Inventory price
Starting at $28,410 Starting at $30,415 Starting at $30,415
Combined MPG
0 0 0
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Limited (3 styles)

Style

4dr 112" WB Limited

4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD

4dr 112" WB Limited AWD

Inventory price
Starting at $32,035 Starting at $34,950 Starting at $34,325
Combined MPG
0 0 0
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Sport (2 styles)

Style

2dr 102" WB Sport

2dr 102" WB Sport 4WD

Inventory price
Starting at $20,950 Starting at $22,780
Combined MPG
0 0
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

XL (4 styles)

Style

2dr 102" WB XL

2dr 102" WB XL 4WD

4dr 112" WB XL

4dr 112" WB XL 4WD

Inventory price
Starting at $19,770 Starting at $21,735 Starting at $21,170 Starting at $23,090
Combined MPG
0 0 0 0
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

XLT (3 styles)

Style

4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD

4dr 112" WB XLT AWD

4dr 112" WB XLT

Inventory price
Starting at $25,910 Starting at $25,910 Starting at $23,905
Combined MPG
0 0 0
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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