2001 Ford Explorer XLT
1FMZU73EX1ZA60503
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 August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($4,988)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,988 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMZU73EX1ZA60503Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Rebuild the original window sticker for this VIN — packages, standard equipment and the sticker price the seller left out of the ad.
See the factory equipment and MSRP for this VIN →Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2001 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 2001 Ford Explorer has 12 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 2 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2001 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB
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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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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, 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
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E056000
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 2001 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 4, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2001 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,038 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $3,946 |
| April 2026 | $3,999 |
| May 2026 | $4,620 |
| June 2026 | $8,135 |
| July 2026 | $6,726 |
| August 2026 | $5,984 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Explorer XLT (this car) | $4,988 | 15 | — |
| 2003 Jeep Wrangler | $12,292 | 10 | +$7,304 |
| 2003 Ford Expedition | $5,356 | 2 | +$368 |
| 2003 Hummer H2 | $11,495 | 2 | +$6,507 |
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 | 4,515 | $51,330 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 24,344 | $49,688 | 97% | 680 mi |
| 2025 | 3,895 | $39,996 | 78% | 20,677 mi |
| 2024 | 1,972 | $35,272 | 69% | 29,270 mi |
| 2023 | 5,560 | $31,995 | 62% | 42,664 mi |
| 2022 | 3,900 | $28,417 | 55% | 61,952 mi |
| 2021 | 2,454 | $23,995 | 47% | 79,687 mi |
| 2020 | 3,471 | $22,187 | 43% | 86,816 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
