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Used 1996 Ford Explorer for sale near me

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

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1998 Ford Explorer Limited
1998 Ford Explorer Limited
1998 Ford Explorer Limited
1998 Ford Explorer Limited
1998 Ford Explorer Limited
1998 Ford Explorer Limited View all 23 photos

Used

1998 Ford Explorer Limited

180,398 mi.
$5,949 $914 price drop
Est. $110/mo*
Duncan Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Rocky Mount, VA (262 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Green
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 205HP
Stock #: P3705A
VIN: 1FMZU34E5WZC04537

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: CD Player
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat
1997 Ford Explorer Sport
1997 Ford Explorer Sport
1997 Ford Explorer Sport
1997 Ford Explorer Sport
1997 Ford Explorer Sport
1997 Ford Explorer Sport View all 29 photos

Used

1997 Ford Explorer Sport

161,737 mi.
$3,998
Carnation Automotive
Mebane, NC (338 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-17
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 205HP
Stock #: C250173
VIN: 1FMDU34E5VZC10332

Features

Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1998 Ford Explorer XLT View all 16 photos

Used

1998 Ford Explorer XLT

353,602 mi.
$6,995
Est. $129/mo*
East Coast Auto Source
Bedford, VA (260 mi.)
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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
1994 Ford Explorer XLT
1994 Ford Explorer XLT
1994 Ford Explorer XLT
1994 Ford Explorer XLT
1994 Ford Explorer XLT
1994 Ford Explorer XLT View all 66 photos

Used

1994 Ford Explorer XLT

92,000 mi.
$9,995
Est. $184/mo*
DND Auto Group
Belvidere, NJ (424 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 160HP
Stock #: RUA14155STK
VIN: 1FMDU34X9RUA14155

Features

Entertainment: CD Player
Exterior: Roof Rack
1995 Ford Explorer

Used

1995 Ford Explorer

220,000 mi.
Not Priced
McLarty Nissan of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR (631 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI OHV
Stock #: SZB61135
VIN: 1FMDU34X2SZB61135
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Used

1998 Ford Explorer XL

242,150 mi.
$4,392
Foundation Chevrolet & Cadillac
Wheat Ridge, CO (1,170 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 16-20
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI OHV
Stock #: WZA95303T
VIN: 1FMZU34X1WZA95303

Ford Explorer prices by year

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2026 Ford Explorer $50,536 2 Good deals
2025 Ford Explorer $45,570 791 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $35,083 422 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $32,755 685 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $29,964 958 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $25,797 612 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $23,323 598 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $18,615 222 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,529 360 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,664 374 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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