2023 Ford Explorer Base
1FMSK8BB8PGC21813
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 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 1FMSK8BB8PGC21813Full 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 | $32,630 |
| June 2026 | $32,491 |
| 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 | 15 | — |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | $27,727 | 136 | +$9,837 |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | $30,988 | 103 | +$13,098 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | $30,992 | 69 | +$13,102 |
| 2022 Kia Sorento | $25,356 | 64 | +$7,466 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $27,574 | 58 | +$9,684 |
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 | 5,775 | $51,025 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 24,463 | $49,749 | 97% | 715 mi |
| 2025 | 3,696 | $39,938 | 78% | 21,425 mi |
| 2024 | 2,012 | $35,059 | 69% | 29,568 mi |
| 2023 | 5,732 | $31,990 | 63% | 42,885 mi |
| 2022 | 3,684 | $28,350 | 56% | 62,122 mi |
| 2021 | 2,802 | $23,995 | 47% | 79,457 mi |
| 2020 | 3,658 | $22,181 | 43% | 86,599 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
