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2013 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FM5K8B81DGC90470
GREAT DEAL
· $3,378 below typical price
Carleton, MI
Listed at
$4,595
typical market $7,973 · 46 comps
This 2013 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $4,595 with 194,731 miles in Carleton, MI.
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Sold by Telegraph Auto Sales
11600 Telegraph Rd, Carleton, MI 48117
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VIN report
2013 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FM5K8B81DGC90470
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 46 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 24, 2026This vehicle · $4,595
Below market
$4,797
Typical price
$7,973
Above market
$13,745
This vehicle: $4,595 — below the market range (typical price $7,973)
Asking $4,595 · typical market price $7,973 · based on 46 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 2, 2026 · $4,595
Oct 21, 2026 · $4,595
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8B81DGC90470, spanning 49 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Auto Sales | Carleton, MI 48117 | $4,595 | 194,731 mi | 2026-09-02 | 21 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Auto Sales | Carleton, MI 48117 | $4,595 | 194,731 mi | 2026-09-02 | 4 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8B81DGC90470Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2013
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
18
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
$2,580
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2013 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,900
Insurance
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$27,465
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2013 Ford Explorer has 12 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 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: 2013 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
12 recall campaigns on this model year
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SUSPENSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.NHTSA campaign 19V435000
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WHEELSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017…NHTSA campaign 17E048000
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STRUCTUREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles.NHTSA campaign 15V171000
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 2013 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2013 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $621 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $8,791 |
| June 2026 | $8,495 |
| July 2026 | $8,258 |
| August 2026 | $8,332 |
| September 2026 | $8,258 |
| October 2026 | $8,170 |
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As of October 25, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2013 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2013 Kia Sorento has the lowest median asking price ($6,950, 215 listings with photos) and the 2013 GMC Acadia the highest ($7,950, 198 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 25, 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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2013 Ford Explorer
Base · United States
$4,595Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,999 · 89 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,100–$9,950
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Explorer Base | $6,999 | $6,100–$9,950 | 89 |
| 2013 GMC Acadia All trims | $7,950 | $5,999–$9,773 | 198 |
| 2013 Buick Enclave All trims | $7,690 | $5,997–$8,999 | 149 |
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder All trims | $6,995 | $5,850–$8,788 | 229 |
| 2013 Kia Sorento All trims | $6,950 | $5,599–$8,320 | 215 |
| 2013 Mazda CX-9 All trims | $7,300 | $5,995–$9,800 | 114 |
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: October 25, 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 3 · 2011–2019What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,550 | $16,995 | 100% | 100,797 mi |
| 2018 | 2,758 | $15,784 | 93% | 104,118 mi |
| 2017 | 3,089 | $13,795 | 81% | 113,550 mi |
| 2016 | 2,375 | $11,995 | 71% | 122,545 mi |
| 2015 | 1,397 | $9,999 | 59% | 132,493 mi |
| 2014 | 1,103 | $8,995 | 53% | 140,484 mi |
| 2013 | 927 | $8,249 | 49% | 147,153 mi |
| 2012 | 280 | $7,964 | 47% | 151,122 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
