# Ford Explorer Sport prices

> The median asking price of a Ford Explorer Sport is $14,434, across 1,541 for sale with a median model year of 2017. The 2017, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $14,999.

Model page · 1994–2019 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport)

Part of the [Explorer](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer.md) family.

- For sale: 1,541 cars, model years 1994–2019
- Median asking price: $14,434 (1,541 for sale, median model year 2017)
- Most are priced between $1,400 and $26,777, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2017, the model year with the most for sale: median $14,999 (356 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $10,083 (8 sold, median model year 1997)
- Auction results on record: 13, latest Aug 19, 2026

Over the last three years, 8 sold at auction for a median of $10,083. Their median model year is 1997, against 2017 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Ford Explorer Sport for sale costs today. Compare prices by model year in the table below.

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2019.md) | 217 | $18,092 | 0 | — | — |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2018.md) | 315 | $16,995 | 0 | — | — |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2017.md) | 356 | $14,999 | 0 | — | — |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2016.md) | 327 | $12,950 | 0 | — | — |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2015.md) | 150 | $11,256 | 0 | — | — |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2014.md) | 85 | $10,245 | 0 | — | — |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport/2013.md) | 51 | $9,993 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 4 | $5,195 | 0 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | $2,750 | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | $5,750 | 1 | — | — |
| 2002 | 3 | $3,900 | 0 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | $4,200 | 0 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1999 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1998 | 3 | $1,999 | 3 | $17,000 | $12,543–$17,425 |
| 1997 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1996 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — | 3 | $9,666 | $8,833–$10,083 |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [XLT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-sport-xlt.md) | 2003–2005 | 10 | $5,660 |
| [XLS](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-sport-xls.md) | 2003–2004 | 9 | $4,785 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-sport-base.md) | 2001 | 7 | $4,200 |
| [Value](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-sport-value.md) | 2002 | 3 | $3,900 |
| [Utility](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-sport-utility.md) | 2019 | 1 | $10,199 |
| [4×4](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-sport-44.md) | 1994–2000 | — | — |

## Related models

- [Explorer Sport Trac](https://ottoquest.com/models/ford-explorer-sport-trac.md)

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: SUV 86%, Pickup 11%, Crew cab 3%
- Drive: AWD 62%, 4WD 27%, RWD 7%, 2WD 2%, FWD 1%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2003 | 15–17 | — | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2002 | 15–17 | — | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2001 | 15–18 | — | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |

## Ford Explorer Sport prices: common questions

### How much does a Ford Explorer Sport cost?

The median asking price of a Ford Explorer Sport is $14,434, across 1,541 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $1,400 and $26,777, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2017, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $14,999. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 1997, against 2017 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $10,083, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices.

### Which Ford Explorer Sport model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport asks the least: a median of $9,993 across 51 cars, with a typical 138,584 miles. The 2019 asks $18,092.

### Which Ford Explorer Sport model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2017: 356 of the 1,541 for sale, at a median asking price of $14,999.

## More

- Value a Ford Explorer Sport: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=ford-explorer-sport
- Ford Explorer Sport for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?model=ford-explorer-sport
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

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