# Ford Explorer XLT prices

> The median asking price of a Ford Explorer XLT is $21,847, across 15,499 for sale with a median model year of 2021. The 2023, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $29,350.

Trim page · 1991–2025 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt)

- For sale: 15,499 cars, model years 1991–2025
- Median asking price: $21,847 (15,499 for sale, median model year 2021)
- Most are priced between $2,699 and $34,741, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2023, the model year with the most for sale: median $29,350 (3,910 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $7,700 (15 sold, median model year 1997)
- Auction results on record: 22, latest Sep 11, 2026

Over the last three years, 15 sold at auction for a median of $7,700. Their median model year is 1997, against 2021 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Ford Explorer XLT 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,481 | $32,606 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 3,910 | $29,350 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,657 | $24,973 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,464 | $21,853 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,849 | $19,499 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 632 | $16,487 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,152 | $14,990 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,230 | $13,218 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 675 | $11,823 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 442 | $9,950 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 353 | $8,975 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 290 | $7,965 | 2 | — | — |
| 2012 | 74 | $7,495 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 60 | $7,374 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 60 | $5,746 | 0 | — | — |
| 2009 | 18 | $6,155 | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 | 28 | $5,847 | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 | 25 | $6,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2006 | 22 | $4,497 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | $4,293 | 1 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | $4,995 | 2 | — | — |
| 2003 | 17 | $4,175 | 0 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | $3,892 | 0 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1999 | 3 | $4,446 | 1 | — | — |
| 1998 | 5 | $4,750 | 0 | — | — |
| 1997 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1996 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — | 5 | $6,510 | $5,435–$7,700 |
| 1992 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [XLT V6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt-v6.md) | 2003–2009 | 5 | $3,998 |
| [XLT Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt-sport.md) | 2000–2024 | 2 | $17,672 |
| [XLT 6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt-6-2.md) | 2017–2018 | 2 | $16,017 |
| [XLT Leather](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt-leather.md) | 2023 | 2 | $33,500 |
| [XLT 4×4](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-explorer-xlt-44.md) | 1991–2008 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: SUV 100%
- Drive: AWD 49%, 4WD 21%, RWD 17%, FWD 13%

## 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 XLT. 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 XLT prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Ford Explorer XLT is $21,847, across 15,499 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $2,699 and $34,741, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2023, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $29,350. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 1997, against 2021 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $7,700, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT asks the least: a median of $3,892 across 21 cars, with a typical 150,000 miles. The 2024 asks $32,606.

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

The 2023: 3,910 of the 15,499 for sale, at a median asking price of $29,350.

## More

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