2020 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMSK8BB5LGA94142

Typical market price

$17,497

8 comparable listings

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2020 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMSK8BB5LGA94142

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 15, 2026

Below market

$13,303

Typical price

$17,497

Above market

$19,587

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8BB5LGA94142

Trim

Base

Engine

3.3L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2020

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,020 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2020 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $5,713

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $27,563

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2020 Ford Explorer has 33 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 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: 2020 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD

33 recall campaigns on this model year

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 19V859000
ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 20V788000
SUSPENSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V154000

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 2020 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 2020 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $608 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$22,998
May 2026	$22,974
June 2026	$22,896
July 2026	$22,536
August 2026	$22,398
September 2026	$22,390

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As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2020 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($19,764, 1,106 listings with photos) and the 2020 Dodge Durango the highest ($21,727, 576 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2020 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$22,298

Comparison catalog median · 2,401 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$21,727

Median asking price · 576 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$18,345–$25,459

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2020 Ford Explorer All trims	$22,298	$19,486–$25,406	2,401
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$20,495	$18,000–$23,337	2,101
2020 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$19,764	$16,899–$22,648	1,106
2020 Hyundai Palisade All trims	$21,066	$18,941–$23,956	883
2020 Kia Telluride All trims	$20,300	$17,995–$22,998	952
2020 Dodge Durango All trims	$21,727	$18,345–$25,459	576

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 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 14 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 4 · 2020–present

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
2027	9,336	$51,160	100%	—
2026	20,703	$50,031	98%	811 mi
2025	4,215	$39,888	78%	21,024 mi
2024	2,011	$35,000	68%	30,370 mi
2023	5,353	$31,971	62%	43,740 mi
2022	3,994	$28,240	55%	62,122 mi
2021	2,455	$23,990	47%	79,970 mi
2020	3,296	$22,206	43%	86,565 mi