1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1FMZU35P9WUB98027
Bedford, VA
This 1998 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $2,999 with 226,229 miles in Bedford, VA.
Sold by East Coast Auto Source
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN 1FMZU35P9WUB98027
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT for sale near BedfordVA
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMZU35P9WUB98027, spanning 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Auto Source | Bedford, VA 24523 | $2,999 | 226,229 mi | 2026-08-12 | 10 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Auto Source | Bedford, VA 24523 | $2,995 | 226,229 mi | 2026-03-07 | 5 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMZU35P9WUB98027Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 14 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Ford Explorer has 14 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 14 MPG.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.NHTSA campaign 06V286000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002…NHTSA campaign 09V399000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford Explorer over the last 4 months — the market firmed $748 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,247 |
| July 2026 | $3,396 |
| August 2026 | $3,250 |
| September 2026 | $3,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Explorer XLT (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $2,499 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Chevrolet Suburban | $5,499 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22,985 | $51,014 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 21,049 | $49,446 | 97% | 1,152 mi |
| 2025 | 4,036 | $38,995 | 76% | 22,116 mi |
| 2024 | 2,223 | $34,349 | 67% | 31,081 mi |
| 2023 | 6,012 | $31,176 | 61% | 44,163 mi |
| 2022 | 3,932 | $27,692 | 54% | 63,204 mi |
| 2021 | 2,683 | $23,495 | 46% | 80,415 mi |
| 2020 | 3,637 | $21,500 | 42% | 88,298 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
