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2016 Ford Explorer XLT specifications

Build 1FM5K8DH-G · 2.3L 4cyl · Four-wheel drive · Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern 1FM5K8DH-G. Start here to understand this version, then check the full VIN for an individual car.

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NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 9, 2026
  • 4,181 known VINs
  • 102 listings reported active
Stylized illustration of a suv / crossover body type
SUV / crossover body style · generic illustration, not this exact model
Engine
2.3L 4cyl In-Line
Power
280 hp
Drive
Four-wheel drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), 4-door
Weight class
Class 2E
Median asking price
$11,775

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by Ford with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
2.3 L
Cylinders
4
Configuration
In-Line
Engine model
Ti-VCT
Engine manufacturer
Ford
Horsepower
280 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline

Drivetrain

Drive type
Four-wheel drive
Brake system
Hydraulic

Body & chassis

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
NHTSA body type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 2E
GVWR
6,001–7,000 lb

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

The market for this VIN pattern

What are sellers asking?

Asking prices from dealer listings associated with this VIN pattern in the United States. Mileage, condition, options and location can change the value of an individual vehicle.

$11,775 median asking price · 109 listings · as of Sep 6, 2026

2nd percentile $6,900 98th percentile $18,000

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Put the model year in context

Compare asking prices by model year

Explore 4 model years with VIN prefix 1FM5K8DH. These are different vehicles: price differences also reflect mileage, condition, equipment and the listings available. They are not a depreciation forecast.

Median asking prices · bars begin at $0

2016 $11,775
2017 $13,750
2018 $14,999
2019 $18,175

Highlighted: 2016, the model year on this page. Prices and update dates are specific to each linked year.

How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read 1FM5K8DH and position 10 reads G. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 1FM FORD MOTOR COMPANY · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 5K8DH Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 G Model year — 2016
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

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Condition & equipment

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4,181 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to 1FM5K8DH-G is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 4,181 Known VINs
  • 102 Listings reported active
  • 109 Priced listings
  • $11,775 Median asking
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Groups use a stable internal sorting key. Their labels are not VIN characters, locations or model variants.

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Neighboring configurations

Other factory configurations of the Explorer, each with its own recorded specifications. The set is fixed by the VIN patterns themselves, so it does not shuffle as prices or inventory move.

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2016 Ford Explorer: specification questions

What engine code is recorded for 1FM5K8DH-G?

The recorded engine model is Ti-VCT. This is pattern-level data; confirm the installed engine on a vehicle that may have been modified.

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Prices are asking prices from 109 live dealer listings decoded to this build , last updated September 6, 2026 . They are what sellers ask, not what buyers paid.

Vehicle counts come from the 4,181 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

About the NHTSA vPIC data source ↗

Pattern decode updated September 9, 2026.