1998 Ford Explorer XLT
1FMZU35P9WZC29490
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 4, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMZU35P9WZC29490Full 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 1998 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 |
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 | 19,524 | $51,002 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 22,141 | $49,935 | 98% | 1,057 mi |
| 2025 | 4,072 | $39,080 | 77% | 22,447 mi |
| 2024 | 2,351 | $34,600 | 68% | 31,305 mi |
| 2023 | 6,425 | $31,412 | 62% | 44,139 mi |
| 2022 | 4,097 | $27,900 | 55% | 62,474 mi |
| 2021 | 2,877 | $23,698 | 46% | 80,658 mi |
| 2020 | 3,922 | $21,875 | 43% | 88,185 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
