2023 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMSK8BB3PGA02788

Typical market price

$17,640

14 comparable listings

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2023 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMSK8BB3PGA02788

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Market price range

Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 16, 2026

Below market

$15,923

Typical price

$17,640

Above market

$24,711

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NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8BB3PGA02788

Trim

Base

Engine

3.3L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2023

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✓ 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 2023 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $6,682

Fuel $11,650

Insurance $9,200

Maintenance & repairs $2,000

Total, 5 years $29,532

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 $831 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$32,777
May 2026	$32,608
June 2026	$32,485
July 2026	$32,098
August 2026	$31,990
September 2026	$31,946

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As of September 16, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2023 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($29,599, 4,585 listings with photos) and the 2023 Kia Telluride the highest ($32,995, 1,142 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

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2023 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$31,903

Comparison catalog median · 3,907 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$32,995

Median asking price · 1,142 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$30,189–$35,400

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2023 Ford Explorer All trims	$31,903	$29,184–$34,900	3,907
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims	$31,655	$29,000–$33,993	3,237
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$29,599	$27,333–$31,998	4,585
2023 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$30,477	$27,796–$33,588	3,486
2023 GMC Acadia All trims	$29,850	$26,900–$33,348	2,009
2023 Kia Telluride All trims	$32,995	$30,189–$35,400	1,142

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 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 65 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 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	9,740	$51,286	100%	—
2026	20,511	$50,095	98%	822 mi
2025	3,833	$39,689	77%	21,612 mi
2024	1,976	$35,108	68%	30,432 mi
2023	5,260	$31,900	62%	43,912 mi
2022	3,967	$28,214	55%	62,308 mi
2021	2,449	$23,968	47%	80,032 mi
2020	3,250	$22,222	43%	86,622 mi