2023 Ford Explorer Base
1FMSK8BB6PGC20305
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 16 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 6, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($17,890)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $17,890 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8BB6PGC20305Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2023 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord 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
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POWER TRAINFord 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
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord 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.
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 Base (this car) | $17,890 | 16 | — |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | $27,999 | 123 | +$10,109 |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | $30,740 | 118 | +$12,850 |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $29,518 | 72 | +$11,628 |
| 2022 Kia Sorento | $26,299 | 67 | +$8,409 |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | $42,747 | 62 | +$24,857 |
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–presentWhat 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.
