2016 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K7B80GGA81896 GOOD DEAL · $2,548 below typical price Raleigh, NC
Listed at
$7,997
typical market $10,545 · 59 comps

This 2016 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $7,997 with 132,918 miles in Raleigh, NC.

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Sold by Dogwood Motors

5100 Fayetteville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

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2016 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K7B80GGA81896

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Market price range

Based on 59 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 1, 2026
This vehicle · $7,997
Below market
$6,894
Typical price
$10,545
Above market
$15,414

This vehicle: $7,997 — $2,548 below the typical market price ($10,545)

Asking $7,997 · typical market price $10,545 · based on 59 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $2,000 (−20.0%) over 3 days.

Mar 4, 2026 · $9,997 Mar 7, 2026 · $7,997

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K7B80GGA81896, spanning 3 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Dogwood Motors Raleigh, NC 27603 $7,997 132,918 mi 2026-03-06 13 h ago

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Dogwood Motors Raleigh, NC 27603 $7,997 132,918 mi 2026-03-07 4 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7B80GGA81896
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2016
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
16
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 2016 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $914
Fuel $12,250
Insurance $4,335
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $22,999

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 Ford Explorer has 15 recall campaigns as of October 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: 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD

15 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
  • SEATS
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat.
    NHTSA campaign 16V475000

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 2016 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2016 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $390 in that span.

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
June 2026 $12,640
July 2026 $12,500
August 2026 $12,294
September 2026 $12,218
October 2026 $11,995
November 2026 $12,250
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As of November 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2016 Jeep Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($10,295, 1,255 listings with photos) and the 2016 Mazda CX-9 the highest ($13,499, 168 listings).

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2016 Ford Explorer

Base · United States

$7,997

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $10,652 · 160 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $8,800–$12,999

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Photo: Base · 132,918 mi · view VIN

2016 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD — actual listing photo
$5,502 higher median

2016 Mazda CX-9

All trims

$13,499

Median asking price · 168 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$11,298–$14,990

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2016 Ford Explorer
Base
$10,652$8,800–$12,999160
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
All trims
$12,980$10,750–$14,998907
2016 Nissan Murano
All trims
$11,588$9,699–$13,991412
2016 Dodge Durango
All trims
$13,290$10,700–$15,872248
2016 Jeep Cherokee
All trims
$10,295$8,338–$12,3941,255
2016 Mazda CX-9
All trims
$13,499$11,298–$14,990168

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: November 2, 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 · 2011–2019

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
2019 1,480 $16,994 100% 101,526 mi
2018 2,422 $15,523 91% 104,085 mi
2017 2,686 $13,728 81% 113,381 mi
2016 2,233 $11,904 70% 122,961 mi
2015 1,349 $9,999 59% 131,116 mi
2014 1,016 $8,995 53% 138,979 mi
2013 863 $8,299 49% 145,202 mi
2012 251 $7,900 46% 149,454 mi

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