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1996 Ford Explorer prices in the U.S.
$2,995
Median asking price
10 active listings · Updated October 10, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$2,125 – $3,866 All 10 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$2,995Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 10, 2026, the median asking price for a 1996 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $2,995, based on 10 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 1996 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $2,995 based on 10 active listings.
10 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 10, 2026 · last refreshed October 10, 2026
30-day asking price change: +$256.
Typical: $2,125–$3,866 — the middle half of 10 asking prices
Median $2,995
$1,990 low
$7,100 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$2,995
Pre-owned median (10)
152,025
Average mileage
Live 1996 Ford Explorer listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $2,995
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
Understand the differences
1996 Ford Explorer: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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XL 5L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU32P · year code T247 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XL 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU32X · year code T521 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XL 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU34X · year code T$3,988 Median asking price · U.S. 11 priced listings · October 11, 2026
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XL 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMCU22X · year code T98 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
1996 Ford Explorer factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
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Price trend
View national price trend · all trims
Average price is down $889 since July 14.
Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.
Chart scale: $2,782–$6,622. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.
Daily average price table
| Date | Average asking price (USD) |
|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | $3,608 |
| October 9, 2026 | $3,608 |
| October 8, 2026 | $3,608 |
| October 7, 2026 | $3,608 |
| October 6, 2026 | $3,154 |
| October 5, 2026 | $3,232 |
| October 4, 2026 | $3,298 |
| October 3, 2026 | $3,385 |
| October 1, 2026 | $3,798 |
| September 30, 2026 | $3,885 |
| September 29, 2026 | $3,798 |
| September 28, 2026 | $3,814 |
| September 27, 2026 | $3,983 |
| September 26, 2026 | $3,983 |
| September 25, 2026 | $3,983 |
| September 24, 2026 | $3,966 |
| September 23, 2026 | $3,966 |
| September 22, 2026 | $4,066 |
| September 21, 2026 | $4,066 |
| September 20, 2026 | $3,932 |
| September 19, 2026 | $3,932 |
| September 18, 2026 | $3,932 |
| September 17, 2026 | $3,494 |
| September 16, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 15, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 14, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 13, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 12, 2026 | $3,352 |
| September 11, 2026 | $3,352 |
| September 10, 2026 | $3,352 |
| September 9, 2026 | $3,352 |
| September 8, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 7, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 6, 2026 | $3,578 |
| September 5, 2026 | $4,352 |
| September 4, 2026 | $4,352 |
| September 3, 2026 | $4,781 |
| September 2, 2026 | $4,781 |
| September 1, 2026 | $4,781 |
| August 31, 2026 | $4,781 |
| August 30, 2026 | $4,781 |
| August 29, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 28, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 27, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 26, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 25, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 24, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 23, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 22, 2026 | $4,807 |
| August 21, 2026 | $4,781 |
| August 20, 2026 | $4,683 |
| August 19, 2026 | $4,350 |
| August 18, 2026 | $4,350 |
| August 17, 2026 | $5,296 |
| August 16, 2026 | $5,296 |
| August 15, 2026 | $4,350 |
| August 14, 2026 | $4,350 |
| August 13, 2026 | $4,350 |
| August 12, 2026 | $4,182 |
| August 11, 2026 | $4,182 |
| August 10, 2026 | $4,352 |
| August 9, 2026 | $4,352 |
| August 8, 2026 | $4,352 |
| August 7, 2026 | $4,352 |
| August 6, 2026 | $4,352 |
| August 5, 2026 | $4,370 |
| August 4, 2026 | $6,250 |
| August 3, 2026 | $6,250 |
| August 2, 2026 | $6,250 |
| August 1, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 31, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 30, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 29, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 28, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 27, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 26, 2026 | $6,250 |
| July 24, 2026 | $5,165 |
| July 23, 2026 | $5,165 |
| July 21, 2026 | $5,165 |
| July 20, 2026 | $5,165 |
| July 18, 2026 | $4,121 |
| July 17, 2026 | $4,121 |
| July 16, 2026 | $4,121 |
| July 15, 2026 | $4,497 |
| July 14, 2026 | $4,497 |
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U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $51,202 Median
- 2026 $49,859 Median
- 2025 $38,995 Median
- 2024 $34,397 Median
- 2023 $31,282 Median
- 2022 $27,794 Median
- 2021 $23,495 Median
- 2020 $21,571 Median
- 2019 $16,999 Median
- 2018 $15,794 Median
- 2017 $13,641 Median
- 2016 $11,999 Median
- 2015 $10,000 Median
- 2014 $8,999 Median
- 2013 $8,254 Median
- 2012 $7,995 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$53
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $300 down
Amount financed
$2,695
Total interest
$485
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1996 Ford Explorer prices range from $1,990 to $7,100?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $2,125 and $3,866 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $3,608 a good price for a 1996 Ford Explorer?
$3,608 is the market average as of October 10, 2026. The $2,995 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 1996 Ford Explorer are for sale right now?
10 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 1996 Ford Explorer?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 10 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, last refreshed October 10, 2026. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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