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2016 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN
1FM5K8D87GGC97294
GOOD DEAL
· $2,881 below typical price
Fredericksburg, VA
Listed at
$8,999
typical market $11,880 · 433 comps
This 2016 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $8,999 with 133,687 miles in Fredericksburg, VA.
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Sold by Select Cars of Thornburg
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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VIN report
2016 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN 1FM5K8D87GGC97294
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 433 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $8,999
Below market
$7,995
Typical price
$11,880
Above market
$15,264
This vehicle: $8,999 — $2,881 below the typical market price ($11,880)
Asking $8,999 · typical market price $11,880 · based on 433 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 14, 2026 · $8,999
Sep 28, 2026 · $8,999
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8D87GGC97294, spanning 76 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Cars of Thornburg | Fredericksburg, VA 22407 | $8,999 | 133,687 mi | 2026-09-28 | 6 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8D87GGC97294Trim
XLT
Engine
3.5L · V6
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2016
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- ✗ 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
$1,028
Fuel
$12,250
Insurance
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$23,793
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2016 Ford Explorer has 15 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: 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
15 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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SEATSFord 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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2016 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $8 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,900 |
| June 2026 | $12,706 |
| July 2026 | $12,695 |
| August 2026 | $12,495 |
| September 2026 | $12,415 |
| October 2026 | $12,908 |
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As of October 1, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2016 Buick Enclave has the lowest median asking price ($10,995, 385 listings with photos) and the 2016 Dodge Durango the highest ($13,995, 258 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 1, 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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2016 Ford Explorer
XLT · United States
$8,999Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $11,603 · 763 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,800–$13,798
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Explorer XLT | $11,603 | $9,800–$13,798 | 763 |
| 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $12,995 | $10,950–$15,530 | 872 |
| 2016 Nissan Murano All trims | $11,900 | $9,866–$13,999 | 402 |
| 2016 Buick Enclave All trims | $10,995 | $8,499–$13,294 | 385 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-9 All trims | $12,999 | $11,499–$15,245 | 156 |
| 2016 Dodge Durango All trims | $13,995 | $11,025–$15,999 | 258 |
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 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 4 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 | 1,338 | $17,300 | 100% | 99,788 mi |
| 2018 | 2,674 | $15,802 | 91% | 103,680 mi |
| 2017 | 2,856 | $13,900 | 80% | 113,995 mi |
| 2016 | 2,170 | $12,000 | 69% | 122,264 mi |
| 2015 | 1,308 | $10,161 | 59% | 131,410 mi |
| 2014 | 1,026 | $9,253 | 53% | 138,018 mi |
| 2013 | 839 | $8,450 | 49% | 147,520 mi |
| 2012 | 255 | $7,995 | 46% | 149,950 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
