Save your search and get notified when new inventory arrives.
Contact seller
Customize your budget
*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.
**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.
About your privacy: Cars.com is asking for your ZIP and credit rating because it helps us to make an educated guess at your sales tax and loan interest. These two factors can greatly change your monthly payment.
Used
Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Island Lake, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.
**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.
Ford Certified
2023 Ford Explorer Limited
Used
2024 Ford Explorer Limited
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
I found the salesman and the manager to be very helpful.
I found the salesman and the manager to be very helpful. Also, they were very good at communicating and getting everything taken care of in a very orderly and timely fashion. This is a great place to do business they go out of their way to make sure they get what you want taken care of and provide you with what you need Great experience!
great comfortable car.
great comfortable car. Beautiful color, excellent trim options and reasonable fuel economy. Third row seating is there if you need it otherwise plenty of room for shopping groceries
Ford Certified
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Bought a 2025 Ford f150 XLT Chris the salesperson was
Bought a 2025 Ford f150 XLT Chris the salesperson was great to work with. He helped me out through the whole deal and guided me through the whole process. Fantastic! Explain all the accessories of the truck and how to operate it. Great place to buy your next Ford truck or car or SUV. Ask for Chris.
I purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum with the 3.
I purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum with the 3.0 liter 6 cyclinder. The car has lots of power and drives well. It has lots of acceleration and easily pulls a 5000 lb trailer. Things I like about the car: 1. Heated and cooled front massage seats. On a long drive the massage seats are fabulous! 2. Very good radio/sound system 3. Wireless Apple/Android connectivity 4. Lots of cargo space What I dislike: 1. Gas mileage between 19-22 mpg 2. Lane departure system annoying 3. Had a rattle noise in the front of the car at 9000 miles that the dealer could not find. At 11,000 miles, the rattle mysteriously went away. No idea what is going on here. 4. Sometimes when I open the rear hatch, the chime sounds loudly, The next time it does not sound at all. Wish I could just turn it off. ??
Used
2020 Ford Explorer Limited
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
We have bought our cars from Wickstrom for years
We have bought our cars from Wickstrom for years (Leasing, and used cars)and have had great experiences. Jared has always been our sales go to guy as his knowledge with the cars is excellent. Honestly, the whole staff is great-if your thinking of buying a car you should do it!
Wife's car ,working at home not many miles low 20k as
Wife's car ,working at home not many miles low 20k as of2024 June. Still I wonder about trans fluid because of time. Problem that bugs me is the radio. Static in AM off and on ,and of course the business station 1220am about the market. UGH!! Third lease of explorer, so low in miles ,made it a purchase. 🤞👍
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Excellent experience with Doug and the whole team here!
Excellent experience with Doug and the whole team here! I knew what I wanted when I came in and they helped me find the right car at the right price! I would recommend them to anyone!
Great car
Best car I’ve ever owned. Does everything I want//need it to do. Always starts in the morning. I’ve been camping with it and slept inside the car. Plenty of room
Used
2022 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Great car buying experience with the help of Josh
We couldn't have had a better experience. Josh was amazing and one of the nicest people you could meet. He went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
I purchased the 2022 Timberline preowned about 1 month
I purchased the 2022 Timberline preowned about 1 month ago with appx 50k miles on it. I was disappointed that it does not have memory seats or a garage door remote button. (I didn't even notice this when test driving it). Who makes a car today with all the tech this car has and leaves off these 2 things! The interior is comfortable & well laid out. The ride is smooth & quiet. 2.3L turbo 4 cylinder is quiet & has amazing power. At idle it’s hard to tell that the engine is even running. The prior owner put on Michelin tires which contribute to the smooth, quiet ride. The seats are ActiveX (Ford’s name for vinyl) with cloth inserts. I’m 5’ 10” and 175lbs. My son who rode with me is 6’ 3” and 250lbs. Both of us found the seats comfortable & supportive on our 1st road trip. I’ve driven a Kia Telluride, which is a direct competitor. The Kia has a little more tech but I found the ride to be on the harsh side, especially in the second row. This may be attributable to the low profile 21” tires. The Timberline has 18” balloon tires which I much prefer. 2 weeks after purchasing it I made a 2,200-mile road trip from Dallas TX to Orgon. Fuel mileage ranged from 21 to 28 with an overall average of 24 mpg. *if I don’t drive over 70 mph on the highway the fuel economy goes up to about 32! *these numbers are from the actual miles & gallons of fuel used, not from the dash numbers, which I found are a little optimistic. It has a few bugs that I’ll have to deal with, but it’s a used Ford & not a Lexus. Overall, I'd say I'm very happy with this car & would recommend it.
Ford Certified
2022 Ford Explorer ST
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Great dealership, easy to work with and efficient.
Great dealership, easy to work with and efficient. I liked that I was able to email them about the car I wanted, work out the deal and then go in the next day to pick up the truck, no hassle and no wasting my time- thank you Hawk Ford!
Great vehicle. Fun to drive.
I love this vehicle. My 2022 Ford Explorer XLT far exceeds my expectations. Handling is great. Performance is far better than expected. Gas mileage is 26mpg combined average for the 16,500 miles I have on the vehicle so far. The interior fit and finish could be better and the original tires...not holding up very well. The vehicle is comfortable and always a pleasure to drive. I always get compliments on the exterior style. In my opinion, it's one of the better looking SUV's on the road. The rear biased drive train give it superior handling, better than anything I test drove. Chevy, Subaru, or the Kia.
Used
2023 Ford Explorer ST
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
I worked with Sarra and Sam and had a great experience at
I worked with Sarra and Sam and had a great experience at this dealership - everyone I worked with from start to finish was kind and helpful but also laid back and not at all pushy. The whole purchase experience was seamless and timely, and no up charges or unexplained fees. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a straight forward hassle free car buying experience
Nice vehicle
Quiet, comfortable and powerful car. I have the twin turbo that puts out 400 hp. General gas mileage is 19-20 city and 24-25 highway. The only thing that I would change on this vehicle is that I would like to be able to turn off some of the automatic operations on a semi-permanent basis.
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
I made a really good choice coming to old orchard Nissan
I made a really good choice coming to old orchard Nissan to buy a car. I bought a 2022 Mazda CX30 from Hubert. They have a great variety of cars and Hubert was able to show me a couple of them but I ended up going with the Mazda. Great work and amazing experience!
2022 Explorer
I am happy with everything about my explorer. Get good gas mileage and is very comfortable ride. Traded my 2020 for this 2022. Love the color and have gotten lots of compliments.
Used
2018 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Made me feel like family as soon as I walked in very
Made me feel like family as soon as I walked in very helpful and accommodating to my needs didn?t feel rushed at all great staff and location overall.
Highly recommend buying a used 2018 Explorer
This is my fourth Explorer. I decided in 2018 to order the top-of-the-line Platinum. This vehicle has all the bells and whistles for a person that wants the luxury of one of Fords top models. It has Platinum leather seats that are very comfortable. If you can find today, buy it. It has the 3.5L V6 that has great power on acceleration. You can only buy a V6 now on the 2025 Explorer ST which is a 3.0L. The cost is around $60,000 Loaded.
Ford Certified
2023 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
2022 Ford Bronco Sport
Bought a 2022 Bronco Sport. Just love it. Joe delivered it today. He stayed and helped me setup the FordPass. Thanks Joe L. & George in finance.
Impressive
This is the first explorer that I have owned in nearly 30 years. I am coming from a ram 1500. I am surprised how comfortable this explorer is I’m really enjoying the gas mileage between 21 to 23 in town. I have not taken a trip on the highway yet.
Ford Certified
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
Used
2023 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
I completed my deal in less then 2 hours , gave me good
I completed my deal in less then 2 hours , gave me good money for my trade and a deal on the new one.
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Eduardo Del Rio helped me buy my ford explorer and made
Eduardo Del Rio helped me buy my ford explorer and made sure it was in my own liking
2022 Ford Explorer
Looked at many different vehicles, very happy with 2022 Ford Explorer. The Explorer vehicle is very roomy with all the comforts of a luxury vehicle.
Used
2023 Ford Explorer Base
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Great service!
Great service! Warranty handled with ease, would recommend and will be returning/coming back next time
Used
2023 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
The waiting room amenities were new and modern.
The waiting room amenities were new and modern. Oil change service and tire rotation service was performed fast and my service advisor Bobby showed exceptional professionalism.
Used
2023 Ford Explorer Limited
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Had no problem everything went well,I just recommend
Had no problem everything went well,I just recommend ,faster communication,between the dealer and buyer,I would definitely recommend this dealership.I came from another state to purchase.
Used
2017 Ford Explorer sport
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Purchased new Honda Accord
Tyler and Mohammad good sales team they went above and beyond to help me thanks for good service I would recommendthem for buying new car
2017 Ford Explorer.
2017 Ford Explorer. I love my car. It runs great but I have had battery problem and trim has blown off my car on freeway. Have not had a lot of problems with it.
Used
2022 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
My service advisor, Michael, did a great job of
My service advisor, Michael, did a great job of communicating the progress of my service appointment. Not all the necessary parts were in stock after the diagnosis, but he kept me apprised of the status of their arrival and made sure I had a loaner when they came in. The technicians did a great job and returned my vehicle in great condition.
Our Ford Explorer
We have only had our vehicle for a short time but it meets and exceeds our expectation. We purchased the limited model due to the reduced noise inside of the vehicle
Used
2022 Ford Explorer XLT
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
If you going to purchase a new vehicle.
If you going to purchase a new vehicle. Please ask for Tristen Cairo at Gordie Boucher. He is outstanding! I have purchased 6 cars from him over the years. He works for you! He listens and. Gives you 200% of his dedication to you. Ted Poulos
Used
2020 Ford Explorer Limited
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
My husband and I leased a beautiful Accord at McGrath
My husband and I leased a beautiful Accord at McGrath Honda in St Charles and had an excellent experience. Our sales person, Jordan Shoufer was extremely efficient and helped us through the whole process. I would gladly recommend this dealer and especially Jordan to anyone.
Mike was Great
I recently applied for a car from thrifty auto Sales In Westfield, Massachusetts, I received a call back from Mike. He wasn't a pushy salesman. He just actually was. I still interested in a vehicle which I was I've held off for six months without a car. I took a chance and I AM totally satisfied with the service Mike kept Istrate open and honest and I walked out with a 2021 Toyota Camry. I am very pleased with them. I would recommend them to anyone. I have troubled credit but they still worked with me. Thank you, Mike.
Used
2016 Ford Explorer Limited
Vehicle information
Features
Reviews
Very pleased with the responsiveness of the service
Very pleased with the responsiveness of the service department. Would recommend them with 5 stars.
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!
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $49,050 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $45,301 | 5 Great deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $34,148 | 5 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $31,853 | 5 Great deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | $25,004 | 11 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,695 | 13 Good deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $16,408 | 6 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $14,653 | 6 Great deals |
About the Ford Explorer
How much does the Ford Explorer cost?
The Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for the Explorer is $26,428, with pricing starting at $995.
What is the MPG of the Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer with traditional internal combustion engine offers up to 21 MPG city and 28 MPG highway for a combined rating of 24 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 model year, trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
What trim levels are available for the Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer is available in the following trim levels:
What model years are available for the Ford Explorer?
Available model years for Ford Explorer inventory range from 2005 to 2026.
*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.
**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.
Used Ford Explorer by price
- Ford Explorer for sale under $15,000 in Island Lake, IL
- Ford Explorer for sale under $20,000 in Island Lake, IL
- Ford Explorer for sale under $25,000 in Island Lake, IL
- Ford Explorer for sale under $30,000 in Island Lake, IL
- Ford Explorer for sale under $40,000 in Island Lake, IL
- Ford Explorer for sale under $50,000 in Island Lake, IL
- Ford Explorer for sale under $100,000 in Island Lake, IL
Similar Cars
-
Chevrolet Traverse for sale
48 Great Deals out of 189 listings starting at $3,400
-
Lincoln Aviator for sale
11 Great Deals out of 31 listings starting at $15,744
Used Ford Explorer by city
-
Ford Explorer in Holiday Hills, IL
49 Great Deals out of 248 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Port Barrington, IL
51 Great Deals out of 263 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Oakwood Hills, IL
46 Great Deals out of 246 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Wauconda, IL
54 Great Deals out of 268 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Prairie Grove, IL
49 Great Deals out of 251 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Tower Lakes, IL
52 Great Deals out of 270 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Volo, IL
48 Great Deals out of 248 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Lakemoor, IL
46 Great Deals out of 223 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Lake Barrington, IL
55 Great Deals out of 291 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Cary, IL
52 Great Deals out of 265 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in Fox River Grove, IL
55 Great Deals out of 292 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer in North Barrington, IL
58 Great Deals out of 303 listings starting at $1,999
Ford Explorer by trim
-
Ford Explorer XLT
20 Great Deals out of 85 listings starting at $1,999
-
Ford Explorer ST
2 Great Deals out of 50 listings starting at $22,930
-
Ford Explorer Limited
9 Great Deals out of 42 listings starting at $3,300
-
Ford Explorer Sport
10 Great Deals out of 23 listings starting at $8,995
- ${price_badge()}
- ${ami_badge()}
- ${battery_badge()}${ev_report_link()}
- ${hot_car_badge()}
- ${award_badge()}
- ${cpo_badge()}
${price_badge_description}
${ami_badge_description}
The EV Battery Rating is based on this vehicle's current expected range relative to the vehicles expected range when new. ${battery_badge_text}
This vehicle is certified pre-owned, backed by a manufacturer warranty, and typically undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection to ensure quality and reliability.
This vehicle is currently in high demand given its competitive price, desirable features, and overall condition, and may have a higher chance of selling quickly.