# Ford Explorer Platinum prices

> The median asking price of a Ford Explorer Platinum is $29,644, across 2,550 for sale with a median model year of 2021. The 2025, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $44,724.

Trim page · 2016–2027 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-platinum)

- For sale: 2,550 cars, model years 2016–2027
- Median asking price: $29,644 (2,550 for sale, median model year 2021)
- Most are priced between $13,007 and $59,511, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2025, the model year with the most for sale: median $44,724 (509 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2027 | 8 | $55,798 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 245 | $46,840 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 509 | $44,724 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | $42,667 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 247 | $37,550 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 191 | $31,822 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 184 | $27,500 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | 475 | $24,988 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 86 | $21,149 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 226 | $18,655 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 200 | $15,538 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 142 | $14,431 | 0 | — | — |

## Other Explorer trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [XLT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt.md) | 1991–2025 | 15,499 | $21,847 |
| [Limited](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-limited.md) | 1993–2024 | 4,960 | $19,619 |
| [ST](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-st.md) | 2020–2027 | 3,983 | $36,965 |
| [ST-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-st-line.md) | 2022–2027 | 2,740 | $36,104 |
| [Active](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-active.md) | 2025–2027 | 2,152 | $35,999 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-base.md) | 2011–2024 | 1,109 | $13,500 |
| [Timberline](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-timberline.md) | 2021–2024 | 845 | $32,066 |
| [Tremor](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-tremor.md) | 2026–2027 | 297 | $51,349 |
| [King Ranch](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-king-ranch.md) | 2021–2024 | 197 | $34,281 |
| [Eddie Bauer](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-eddie-bauer.md) | 1993–2010 | 121 | $5,898 |
| [XLS](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xls.md) | 2002–2006 | 22 | $5,544 |
| [XL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xl.md) | 1992–2000 | 5 | $5,997 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: SUV 100%
- Drive: AWD 70%, RWD 17%, 4WD 12%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 19–23 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 19–24 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 20–24 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 20–24 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 20–27 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 19–27 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 19–27 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 19–28 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 18–22 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 18–22 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 18–22 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 18–22 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 103 safety recall campaigns for the Ford Explorer Platinum. By model year: 2027 (1), 2026 (14), 2025 (20), 2024 (10), 2023 (15), 2022 (25), 2021 (27), 2020 (35), 2019 (6), 2018 (7), 2017 (14), 2016 (14), 2015 (8), 2014 (6), 2013 (11), 2012 (5), 2011 (6), 2010 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Ford Explorer Platinum prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Ford Explorer Platinum is $29,644, across 2,550 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $13,007 and $59,511, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2025, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $44,724.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum asks the least: a median of $14,431 across 142 cars, with a typical 116,581 miles. The 2026 asks $46,840.

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

The 2025: 509 of the 2,550 for sale, at a median asking price of $44,724.

## More

- Value a Ford Explorer Platinum: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=ford-explorer&variant=ford-explorer-platinum
- Ford Explorer Platinum for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=ford-explorer-platinum
- 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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