1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

VIN 1FMDU35P5WZA00024
Typical market price
$2,791
4 comparable listings

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Last listed by Sandberg Northwest Volvo

17025 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037

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1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

VIN 1FMDU35P5WZA00024

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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 September 10, 2026
Below market
$2,026
Middle of range
$2,791
Above market
$7,523

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Sandberg Northwest Volvo Lynnwood, WA 98037 $2,998 123,373 mi 2022-08-14 1477 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMDU35P5WZA00024
Trim
Eddie Bauer
Engine
5.0L · V8
Horsepower
215
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1998
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
14
MPG
City
12
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
$3,320 /yr est. fuel

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.

Fuel $16,600
Insurance $5,950
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $29,550

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Ford Explorer has 14 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 14 MPG.

14 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
    NHTSA campaign 06V286000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    DOPE, 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
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    FORD 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 August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1998 Ford Explorer over the last 3 months — the market firmed $471 in that span.

Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
June 2026 $3,247
July 2026 $3,396
August 2026 $3,718

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 Eddie Bauer (this car) $2,791 4
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class $4,628 2 +$1,837
2000 Honda CR-V $5,097 2 +$2,306
1997 Chevrolet Suburban $6,497 2 +$3,706

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 7,014 $51,084 100%
2026 19,600 $50,084 98% 754 mi
2025 3,581 $39,778 78% 21,823 mi
2024 1,863 $35,180 69% 30,040 mi
2023 5,113 $31,994 63% 43,496 mi
2022 3,852 $28,394 56% 61,694 mi
2021 2,313 $23,995 47% 79,753 mi
2020 3,173 $22,390 44% 86,159 mi

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