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2013 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FM5K8B87DGA69701
GOOD DEAL
· $3,092 below typical price
Merrillville, IN
Listed at
$4,900
typical market $7,992 · 49 comps
This 2013 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $4,900 with 178,407 miles in Merrillville, IN.
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Sold by Discount Auto LLC
4280 East Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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VIN report
2013 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FM5K8B87DGA69701
Accidents
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Title
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Market price range
Based on 49 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 16, 2026This vehicle · $4,900
Below market
$4,718
Typical price
$7,992
Above market
$11,250
This vehicle: $4,900 — $3,092 below the typical market price ($7,992)
Asking $4,900 · typical market price $7,992 · based on 49 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 6, 2026 · $4,900
Sep 15, 2026 · $4,900
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8B87DGA69701, spanning 9 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $4,900 | 178,407 mi | 2026-09-12 | 4 d ago |
| Discount Auto LLC | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $4,900 | 178,407 mi | 2026-09-06 | 5 h ago |
| CarFive - Nashua | Nashua, NH 3063 | — | 178,258 mi | 2026-07-29 | 11 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8B87DGA69701Trim
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
$4,463
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,363
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 August 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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2013 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $198 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $8,798 |
| May 2026 | $8,799 |
| June 2026 | $8,495 |
| July 2026 | $8,373 |
| August 2026 | $8,498 |
| September 2026 | $8,600 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2013 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE has the lowest median asking price ($8,196, 65 listings with photos) and the 2013 Honda Pilot the highest ($9,995, 378 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 17, 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
$4,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,800 · 88 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,995–$9,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 178,407 mi · view VIN
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$8,196Median asking price · 65 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Explorer Base | $7,800 | $5,995–$9,995 | 88 |
| 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $9,122 | $7,994–$11,189 | 332 |
| 2013 Honda Pilot All trims | $9,995 | $7,995–$11,995 | 378 |
| 2013 Dodge Durango All trims | $9,674 | $7,995–$11,800 | 194 |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa FE All trims | $8,196 | $6,995–$10,435 | 65 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Touareg All trims | $9,495 | $6,850–$11,997 | 48 |
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 17, 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 | 1,264 | $17,618 | 100% | 98,650 mi |
| 2018 | 1,916 | $15,995 | 91% | 104,351 mi |
| 2017 | 2,409 | $13,995 | 79% | 112,139 mi |
| 2016 | 2,040 | $12,398 | 70% | 122,432 mi |
| 2015 | 1,246 | $10,500 | 60% | 130,862 mi |
| 2014 | 940 | $9,568 | 54% | 137,330 mi |
| 2013 | 773 | $8,495 | 48% | 149,476 mi |
| 2012 | 184 | $7,995 | 45% | 150,233 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
