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Used
Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Lake Forest, IL
under $20,000
79 matches
30 miles from 60045
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$400
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Used
2016 Ford Explorer XLT
166,534 mi.
$6,795
$3,090 price drop
Jidd Motors Mitsubishi
Vehicle information
Ext. color: BLUE JEANS
Int. color: EBONY BLACK LEATHER
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: JU16380A
VIN: 1FM5K8D82GGB57105
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Premium Sound System, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
Used
2018 Ford Explorer XLT
62,773 mi.
$19,995
Toyota of Lincolnwood
Vehicle information
Ext. color: SHADOW BLACK
Int. color: EBONY BLACK CLOTH SEATS
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: TLW3850A
VIN: 1FM5K8D88JGA77475
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Keyless Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2019 Ford Explorer Base
92,320 mi.
$15,800
DuPage CDJR
Vehicle information
Ext. color: INGOT SILVER METALLIC
Int. color: MEDIUM STONE CLOTH SEATS
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: AP8430A
VIN: 1FM5K8B86KGA92710
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
134,919 mi.
$15,999
$327 price drop
AutoNation Hyundai O'Hare
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Magnetic Metallic
Int. color: Ebony Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: JGC28626
VIN: 1FM5K8HT5JGC28626
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Parking, Cooled Seats, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Folding Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, CD Player, HomeLink, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
Used
2018 Ford Explorer Sport
103,512 mi.
$18,999
Palmen Buick, GMC, Cadillac
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Ebony Black w/Red Accent Stitching
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine: EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: P7919A
VIN: 1FM5K8GT9JGB49378
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, CD Player, Premium Sound System, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: White
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 11101
VIN: 1FM5K8D82HGC85832
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Keyless Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer XLT
179,294 mi.
$6,999
Your Choice Autos Waukegan
Vehicle information
Ext. color: INGOT SILVER METALLIC
Int. color: CHARCOAL BLACK LTHR HEATED
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: WYC-A26946
VIN: 1FM5K8D80EGA26946
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry, Navigation System
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety:
Backup Camera, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Third Row Seating
Used
2016 Ford Explorer XLT
131,730 mi.
$12,999
Your Choice Auto Sales of Elgin
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Burgundy
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: EYC-A20500
VIN: 1FM5K8D83GGA20500
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Keyless Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer XLT
136,851 mi.
$8,950
$400 price drop
Revved Motors
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Tuxedo Black Metallic
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: G121
VIN: 1FM5K8D82EGA38497
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Premium Sound System
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2018 Ford Explorer Limited
81,687 mi.
$19,594
$401 price drop
Al Piemonte Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Vehicle information
Ext. color: White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic
Int. color: Ebony Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: P1062A
VIN: 1FM5K8F85JGC12814
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Cooled Seats, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, CD Player, Premium Sound System, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Magnetic
Int. color: Ebony Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L/213
Stock #: PML1105A
VIN: 1FM5K8D81HGA98114
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
118,542 mi.
$17,703
$242 price drop
Napleton Lincoln of Schaumburg
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Int. color: Ebony Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, variable valv
Stock #: 5187A
VIN: 1FM5K8HT4JGC54618
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Cooled Seats, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth®, CD Player, HomeLink, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, USB Port, WiFi Hotspot
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Stability Control
Seating:
Leather Seats, Memory Seat, Third Row Seating
Used
2014 Ford Explorer XLT
113,575 mi.
$10,555
Haggerty Buick GMC Inc
Vehicle information
Ext. color: White
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.0L I4 16V GDI DOHC Turbo
Stock #: B62552A
VIN: 1FM5K7D90EGB25902
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2016 Ford Explorer XLT
159,000 mi.
$8,500
$495 price drop
Saccucci's of Schaumburg
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Shadow Black
Int. color: Ebony Black Leather
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: E85 Flex Fuel
Transmission: 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
Stock #: 24115C
VIN: 1FM5K8D84GGB32125
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: W994
VIN: 1FM5K7D85HGA25757
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Keyless Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Tuxedo Black Metallic
Int. color: Charcoal Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic 6-Speed
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: KYA79483
VIN: 1FM5K8D89EGA79483
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Safety:
Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2017 Ford Explorer XLT
72,382 mi.
$15,990
Wheels of Chicagoland
Vehicle information
Ext. color: INGOT SILVER
Int. color: EBONY BLACK LEATHER
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Engine: V6
Stock #: STOPEXPLORING
VIN: 1FM5K8D89HGC80286
Used
2017 Ford Explorer XLT
123,358 mi.
$13,425
Baha Auto of Cicero
Vehicle information
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: N22981
VIN: 1FM5K8D87HGA02809
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry, Keyless Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, CD Player, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Backup Camera, Brake Assist, LED Headlights, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2015 Ford Explorer Base
124,240 mi.
$8,950
$775 price drop
Motorsource, Inc
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White
Int. color: Medium Light Stone
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
17-17
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V-6 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 3292
VIN: 1FM5K8B8XFGA87712
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hooks
Safety:
Automatic Emergency Braking, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Used
2018 Ford Explorer XLT
117,386 mi.
$15,490
$500 price drop
Genesis of Schaumburg
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Shadow Black
Int. color: Ebony Black
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: ZB1273B
VIN: 1FM5K8D87JGA24248
Features
Convenience:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start, Power Liftgate, Remote Start
Entertainment:
Bluetooth®, Satellite Radio, USB Port
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Safety:
Backup Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating:
Third Row Seating
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $53,142 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $48,883 | 13 Great deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $34,171 | 12 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,755 | 20 Great deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | $27,177 | 18 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,634 | 20 Good deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $18,298 | 7 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $15,682 | 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 $25,604, with pricing starting at $922.
What is the MPG of the Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer with traditional internal combustion engine offers up to 20 MPG city and 29 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 2002 to 2026.
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