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2023 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FMSK8BH9PGA84577
GOOD DEAL
· $1,469 below typical price
Des Moines, IA
Listed at
$19,175
typical market $20,644 · 44 comps
This 2023 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $19,175 with 90,939 miles in Des Moines, IA.
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Sold by Tom's Auto Sales Group
2136 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2023 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FMSK8BH9PGA84577
Accidents
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Title
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Market price range
Based on 44 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 10, 2026This vehicle · $19,175
Below market
$17,740
Typical price
$20,644
Above market
$25,245
This vehicle: $19,175 — $1,469 below the typical market price ($20,644)
Asking $19,175 · typical market price $20,644 · based on 44 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,320 (−6.3%) over 2 days.
Apr 7, 2026 · $20,995
Apr 9, 2026 · $19,675
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8BH9PGA84577, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Auto Sales Group | Des Moines, IA 50317 | $19,175 | 90,939 mi | 2026-04-08 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Auto Sales | 50316 | $18,995 | 90,939 mi | 2026-04-15 | 2 h ago |
| Tom's Auto Sales | Des Moines, IA 50317 | $19,175 | 90,939 mi | 2026-04-08 | 4 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8BH9PGA84577Trim
Base
Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2023
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
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2023 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$7,263
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$5,463
Maintenance & repairs
$2,000
Total, 5 years
$26,376
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2023 Ford Explorer has 15 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 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: 2023 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD
15 recall campaigns on this model year
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.NHTSA campaign 23V022000
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POWER TRAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.NHTSA campaign 23V070000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.NHTSA campaign 23V342000
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 2023 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 2023 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,500 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $32,293 |
| July 2026 | $31,899 |
| August 2026 | $31,481 |
| September 2026 | $31,034 |
| October 2026 | $30,887 |
| November 2026 | $30,793 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2023 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 12, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2023 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas has the lowest median asking price ($27,549, 2,049 listings with photos) and the 2023 Kia Telluride the highest ($31,094, 1,390 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 12, 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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2023 Ford Explorer
Base · United States
$18,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $20,833 · 58 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $18,795–$22,980
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$8,554 higher median
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$27,549Median asking price · 2,049 qualifying listings
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$12,099 higher median
2023 Kia Telluride
All trims
$31,094Median asking price · 1,390 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$28,494–$33,900
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Base | $20,833 | $18,795–$22,980 | 58 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $29,132 | $26,322–$32,104 | 4,291 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas All trims | $27,549 | $25,300–$29,775 | 2,049 |
| 2023 GMC Acadia All trims | $28,477 | $25,500–$31,991 | 2,380 |
| 2023 Kia Telluride All trims | $31,094 | $28,494–$33,900 | 1,390 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $29,884 | $27,594–$32,150 | 4,117 |
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 12, 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 4 · 2020–presentWhat 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 | 31,752 | $50,564 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 15,788 | $48,928 | 97% | 2,031 mi |
| 2025 | 4,208 | $38,190 | 76% | 23,153 mi |
| 2024 | 2,335 | $33,485 | 66% | 33,341 mi |
| 2023 | 6,876 | $30,700 | 61% | 45,212 mi |
| 2022 | 4,109 | $26,979 | 53% | 64,595 mi |
| 2021 | 3,070 | $22,990 | 45% | 81,311 mi |
| 2020 | 4,292 | $20,999 | 42% | 87,913 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
