This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $35,494 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$633

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,549 down

Amount financed

$31,945

Total interest

$6,035

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 1FM5K7LC5NGC47359

Trim

King Ranch

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

400

Drivetrain

RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2022

Full factory specs for this build →

✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 2022 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $13,014

Fuel $11,650

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $36,414

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2022 Ford Explorer has 24 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars for side crash. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2022 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD

24 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash.

NHTSA campaign 22V088000
STRUCTURE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated.

NHTSA campaign 22V454000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines.

NHTSA campaign 22V685000

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 2022 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 2022 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $832 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$29,188
May 2026	$28,999
June 2026	$28,992
July 2026	$28,791
August 2026	$28,499
September 2026	$28,356

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
2022 Ford Explorer King Ranch (this car)	$35,494	14	—
2023 Nissan Rogue	$23,741	37	−$11,753
2023 Chevrolet Equinox	$19,162	20	−$16,332
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$29,415	17	−$6,079
2021 Jeep Wrangler	$30,251	17	−$5,243
2024 Ford Edge	$22,764	14	−$12,730

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	4,588	$51,419	100%	—
2026	24,245	$49,618	96%	689 mi
2025	3,937	$39,996	78%	20,510 mi
2024	1,983	$35,223	69%	29,128 mi
2023	5,570	$31,995	62%	42,873 mi
2022	3,934	$28,476	55%	61,737 mi
2021	2,513	$23,998	47%	79,608 mi
2020	3,557	$22,195	43%	87,122 mi