# Ford Explorer XLS prices

> The median asking price of a Ford Explorer XLS is $5,544, across 22 for sale with a median model year of 2004.

Trim page · 2002–2006 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xls)

- For sale: 22 cars, model years 2002–2006
- Median asking price: $5,544 (22 for sale, median model year 2004)
- Most are priced between $1,518 and $11,395, depending on model year and mileage
- Auction results on record: 1, latest Dec 19, 2025

## 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2006 | 6 | $6,294 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 3 | $5,899 | 1 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | $6,220 | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | $3,586 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [XLS V6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xls-v6.md) | 2004–2006 | 2 | $8,245 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: SUV 100%
- Drive: RWD 75%, 4WD 25%

## 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 XLS. 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 XLS prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Ford Explorer XLS is $5,544, across 22 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $1,518 and $11,395, depending on the model year and mileage.

## More

- Value a Ford Explorer XLS: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=ford-explorer&variant=ford-explorer-xls
- Ford Explorer XLS for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=ford-explorer-xls
- 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
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OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xls). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.