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Used
2016 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Des Moines, IA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2016 Ford Explorer Sport
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Great experience and friendly staff
I was looking for an SUV for my daughter and stopped by Kars to test drive a few cars. The first one was a little rough but we found a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer that we really liked. The staff was very friendly and gave us a competitive price. We have only had it a week but so far it is a nice car. I would recommend this dealership if you are looking for an older car for a pretty good price.
Great SUV, NOISY inside. Get ext. Warranty!
2016 Platinum. Nice SUV, comfortable, very powerful, decent fuel economy, fair build quality, but there are some things to be aware of; the AWD models have a PTU (power transfer unit) which sends power to the rear wheels. It is positioned very close to the exhaust, and the heat generated by the turbochargers literally cooks the gear oil in the PTU, causing it to fail. The unit only holds about a quart of oil, and is NOT serviced or checked, even when you have the vehicle serviced at the dealer. We had trouble with the front camera, and the recirculation actuator on the climate control. If you are considering a used Explorer, I highly recommend buying the best warranty you can! The only complaint I have is the road noise. On new pavement, it's quiet, but on all other roads it's VERY loud inside!






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2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Took my cadillac in for service and tire rotation.
Took my cadillac in for service and tire rotation. Had them check alignment and found the front out of alignment so they made adjustments and got me out in record time. They go out of their way to make sure that you're satisfied.
My cat
The vehicle meets al my family needs. The vehicle was within my budget. The vehicle was well maintained. The interior was we’ll kept. Love it !






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2016 Ford Explorer Sport
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Joe was my go-to guy at one of the lots where this
Joe was my go-to guy at one of the lots where this vehicle I was interested in is they have four lots in Des Moines. It's always wanting to come up there and have the vehicle taken to another shop nearby and pay to have it inspected so I can find out what it needs and decide if I wanted this still purchase it with whatever it needed and that was no problem but they wanted me to fill out the credit app online and that was cool and Danny but there's no reason to pull a hard hard copy of my credit report if I'm coming up to go look at the vehicle because if there's more things that need to be done to where then I want to put into it I probably wouldn't do the deal and I'd have a hard thing on my credit report that I wouldn't be able to get taken off so other than that them telling me to go do that even though they knew I wanted to get it checked first was my only irritation. But something came up and I had to register another vehicle that I have in my personal access right now so I may have to wait a couple months before I want to go up there and do that but my job allows me to travel all over so I might get to go up there if I can this month and check out the vehicle to see if it's something that I really really want before someone else gets it so yes Joe I appreciate you working with me and look forward to consuming this business transaction soon. Crazy from Energy Illinois
This car fits all my family needs
The car meets all my family needs. We were looking for something bigger and reliable to take on trips. We are happy we our purchase. We our enjoying our new vehicle.






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2016 Ford Explorer Sport
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Great sharing of information and making some
Great sharing of information and making some recommendations. We discussed several of the other vehicles that might meet my needs.
BEST Upgrade I Have Gotten!!
This vehicle is everything iv wanted and MORE! I showed up to the dealership with a price range I wanted to stick by & wanted the ability to get a vehicle that had a 4X4 button to drive through the weather in the winter. I was not only able to get these two things from my purchase but also came with lots of extra bells and whistles






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2016 Ford Explorer Sport
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Best experience while car shopping
Scott Hampe helped me tremendously. He helped me get approved online, pick out my vehicle and get me in the vehicle of my choice within the timeframe I wanted. He provides drinks comfort and a great overall experience for my first time shopping at a car dealership in Desmoines! Not only did he sale me a car but he took care of me! Much appreciated Scott! I recommend to all!
Extremely satisfied so far
Very comfortable,very smooth and quiet ride and has all features I was looking for. It was clean even under hood. Owners manual and both keys present and wipers were even replaced before I left lot.
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Fast and Professional.
Fast and Professional. Purchased for 650 miles away. Flew in and drove away about an hour later. Truck was prepped and ready to roll. Great price! Outstanding experience. Would do it again. Highly recommended.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $37,280 | |
2023 Ford Explorer | $31,698 | 14 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $23,610 | 14 Good deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $24,295 | 5 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $19,567 | 8 Good deals |
About the 2016 Ford Explorer
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2016 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2016 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2016 Explorer is $14,106, with pricing starting at $3,000.
What is the MPG of the 2016 Ford Explorer?
The 2016 Ford Explorer offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Ford Explorer?
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Is the 2016 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2016 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Explorer owners.
Is the 2016 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2016 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.5
- Performance 4.5
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.4
85% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.6
- Interior 4.5
- Performance 4.5
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.4
Base (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
4WD 4dr Base | FWD 4dr Base |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $33,050 | Starting at $31,050 |
Combined MPG | |
19 | 20 |
Engine | |
280.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Limited (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
4WD 4dr Limited | FWD 4dr Limited |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $43,300 | Starting at $41,300 |
Combined MPG | |
19 | 20 |
Engine | |
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Platinum (1 style)
Style |
---|
4WD 4dr Platinum |
Inventory price |
Starting at $52,970 |
Combined MPG |
18 |
Engine |
365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Sport (1 style)
Style |
---|
4WD 4dr Sport |
Inventory price |
Starting at $43,500 |
Combined MPG |
18 |
Engine |
365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
4WD 4dr XLT | FWD 4dr XLT |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $35,400 | Starting at $33,400 |
Combined MPG | |
19 | 20 |
Engine | |
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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