2023 Ford Explorer Platinum

VIN 1FM5K7HC8PGA78885
Typical market price
$38,578
4 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 5, 2026
Below market
$34,066
Typical price
$38,578
Above market
$40,077

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Mar 2, 2023 · $60,975 Mar 6, 2026 · $28,495

Asking prices recorded across 8 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K7HC8PGA78885, spanning 3 years.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Utter Family of Dealerships Sherman, TX 75090 $28,945 67,130 mi 2026-03-06
Blake Utter Ford Denison, TX 75020 $28,225 67,130 mi 2025-10-21
Bob Utter Ford Lincoln Kia Sherman, TX 75090 $34,947 67,067 mi 2025-10-18

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($38,578)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $38,578 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$687
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,858 down
Amount financed
$34,720
Total interest
$6,500

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7HC8PGA78885
Trim
Platinum
Engine
3.0L · V6
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
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
Sample Ford window sticker, shown for illustration Ford Window sticker on file for this VIN The original window sticker for this Explorer Factory equipment, the options actually installed and the price this car left the line with — the same document that hung on the glass in the showroom. Open the sticker — $4 3 for $9 Opens on VehiLeaks · PDF right after checkout

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 $14,613
Fuel $11,650
Insurance $9,200
Maintenance & repairs $2,000
Total, 5 years $37,463

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 $788 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 $32,490
July 2026 $32,198
August 2026 $31,995
September 2026 $31,998

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 Platinum (this car) $38,578 4
2025 Toyota RAV4 $30,998 197 −$7,580
2025 Mazda CX-5 $25,722 77 −$12,856
2022 Jeep Wrangler $30,111 76 −$8,467
2023 Nissan Rogue $19,218 74 −$19,360
2025 Toyota 4Runner $41,850 68 +$3,272

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 6,389 $50,990 100%
2026 23,408 $49,775 98% 729 mi
2025 3,753 $39,894 78% 21,601 mi
2024 2,015 $35,000 69% 29,763 mi
2023 5,620 $31,992 63% 42,810 mi
2022 3,986 $28,364 56% 61,652 mi
2021 2,784 $23,995 47% 79,469 mi
2020 3,564 $22,006 43% 86,524 mi

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

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