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2006 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN
1FMEU62E26UA14842
ABOVE MARKET
· $3,992 above typical price
North Charleston, SC
Listed at
$7,990
typical market $3,998 · 5 comps
This 2006 Ford Explorer XLS is listed at $7,990 with 171,377 miles in North Charleston, SC.
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Sold by Northwoods Automotive
3733 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420
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VIN report
2006 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN 1FMEU62E26UA14842
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 23, 2026This vehicle · $7,990
Below market
$3,275
Middle of range
$3,998
Above market
$4,994
This vehicle: $7,990 — above the market range (typical price $3,998)
Asking $7,990 · typical market price $3,998 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Apr 30, 2026 · $7,990
Aug 26, 2026 · $7,990
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMEU62E26UA14842, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Automotive | North Charleston, SC 29420 | $7,990 | 171,377 mi | 2026-08-26 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Automotive | North Charleston, SC 29420 | $7,990 | 171,400 mi | 2026-08-26 | 4 d ago |
| First Class Auto Sales LLC | Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | $5,790 | 167,778 mi | 2023-05-15 | 1112 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMEU62E26UA14842Trim
XLS
Engine
Horsepower
210
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2006
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
16
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
$2,910
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2006 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$14,550
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$27,500
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2006 Ford Explorer has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2006 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E049000
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VISIBILITYCERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN…NHTSA campaign 07E104000
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EQUIPMENTMARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT…NHTSA campaign 10E043000
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 2006 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 2006 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $124 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,500 |
| May 2026 | $5,268 |
| June 2026 | $5,500 |
| July 2026 | $4,950 |
| August 2026 | $5,463 |
| September 2026 | $5,376 |
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As of September 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2006 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the lowest median asking price ($4,750, 38 listings with photos) and the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($5,495, 79 listings).
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2006 Ford Explorer
XLS · United States
$7,990Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,995 · 8 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,988–$7,990
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ford Explorer XLS | $5,995 | $4,988–$7,990 | 8 |
| 2006 Honda Pilot All trims | $5,019 | $3,995–$6,499 | 75 |
| 2006 Jeep Liberty All trims | $4,995 | $3,995–$5,995 | 45 |
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $5,495 | $3,999–$6,995 | 79 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims | $5,000 | $3,495–$7,995 | 55 |
| 2006 Chevrolet HHR All trims | $4,750 | $3,950–$5,520 | 38 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2006–2010What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 132 | $6,850 | 100% | 140,361 mi |
| 2009 | 37 | $5,995 | 88% | 146,620 mi |
| 2008 | 72 | $5,995 | 88% | 147,274 mi |
| 2007 | 70 | $4,995 | 73% | 165,096 mi |
| 2006 | 82 | $4,992 | 73% | 160,198 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
