2023 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FM5K7FWXPNA01279 ABOVE TYPICAL · $3,384 above typical price O'Fallon, IL
Listed at
$32,246
typical market $28,862 · 9 comps

This 2023 Ford Explorer Limited is listed at $32,246 with 30,747 miles in O'Fallon, IL.

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Market price range

Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026
This vehicle · $32,246
Below market
$24,589
Typical price
$28,862
Above market
$32,794

This vehicle: $32,246 — $3,384 above the typical market price ($28,862)

Asking $32,246 · typical market price $28,862 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Jan 12, 2023 · $55,340 Sep 2, 2026 · $32,246

Asking prices recorded across 12 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K7FWXPNA01279, spanning 3 years 8 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Auffenberg Ford O'Fallon, IL 62269 $32,246 30,747 mi 2026-09-02

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Auffenberg Ford O'Fallon, IL 62269 $33,146 30,747 mi 2026-08-28
Auffenberg Ford North O Fallon, IL 62269 $32,998 30,747 mi 2026-07-02
Auffenberg Ford O'Fallon O'Fallon, IL 62269 $33,810 30,747 mi 2026-07-02

What would this 2023 Ford Explorer Limited cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$575
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,225 down
Amount financed
$29,021
Total interest
$5,479

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7FWXPNA01279
Trim
Limited
Engine
Drivetrain
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2023
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2023 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $12,214
Fuel $11,650
Insurance $7,360
Maintenance & repairs $2,000
Total, 5 years $33,224

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2023 Ford Explorer has 15 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2023 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD

15 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.
    NHTSA campaign 23V022000
  • POWER TRAIN
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
    NHTSA campaign 23V070000
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.
    NHTSA campaign 23V342000

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 2023 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2023 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $723 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $32,786
May 2026 $32,624
June 2026 $32,495
July 2026 $32,199
August 2026 $31,998
September 2026 $32,063

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
2023 Ford Explorer Limited (this car) $32,246 9
2023 Jeep Wrangler $31,497 55 −$749
2024 Chevrolet Equinox $22,675 39 −$9,571
2023 Jeep Compass $22,925 27 −$9,321
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee $30,263 24 −$1,983
2025 Toyota RAV4 $33,128 24 +$882

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 4 · 2020–present

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 5,157 $51,131 100%
2026 24,488 $49,355 97% 707 mi
2025 3,623 $39,989 78% 21,222 mi
2024 2,014 $35,111 69% 29,476 mi
2023 5,650 $31,990 63% 42,812 mi
2022 3,570 $28,316 55% 62,515 mi
2021 2,789 $23,995 47% 79,419 mi
2020 3,687 $22,197 43% 86,607 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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