2015 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K8B8XFGB33149 ABOVE TYPICAL · $4,000 above typical price Des Moines, IA
Listed at
$13,995
typical market $9,995 · 72 comps

This 2015 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $13,995 with 81,280 miles in Des Moines, IA.

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Sold by Kars Inc Des Moines

2000 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Hours
Mon–Fri
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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2015 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K8B8XFGB33149

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Market price range

Based on 72 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026
This vehicle · $13,995
Below market
$6,496
Typical price
$9,995
Above market
$14,851

This vehicle: $13,995 — $4,000 above the typical market price ($9,995)

Asking $13,995 · typical market price $9,995 · based on 72 comparable same-build listings.

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Kars Inc Des Moines Des Moines, IA 50317 $13,995 81,280 mi 2026-09-18 11 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8B8XFGB33149
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2015
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2015 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $848
Fuel $12,250
Insurance $4,038
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $22,636

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2015 Ford Explorer has 9 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 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: 2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD

9 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SUSPENSION
    Ford 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
  • WHEELS
    Ford 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
  • PARKING BRAKE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles…
    NHTSA campaign 15V464000

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 2015 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 2015 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,042 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $10,780
June 2026 $10,900
July 2026 $10,632
August 2026 $10,700
September 2026 $10,778
October 2026 $11,822
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As of October 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2015 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2015 GMC Terrain has the lowest median asking price ($8,988, 570 listings with photos) and the 2015 Nissan Murano the highest ($10,750, 532 listings).

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2015 Ford Explorer

Base · United States

$13,995

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $9,499 · 127 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $7,500–$12,694

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Photo: Base · 81,280 mi · view VIN

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Base
$9,499$7,500–$12,694127
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$9,495$7,762–$11,2851,004
2015 Nissan Murano
All trims
$10,750$8,850–$12,990532
2015 GMC Acadia
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$8,995$7,000–$10,995589
2015 GMC Terrain
All trims
$8,988$6,995–$10,795570
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$9,590$7,299–$11,840345

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