Used Ford Explorer for Sale near Sexsmith, AB

How much does the Ford Explorer cost in today's market?

Used Ford Explorer prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Explorer’s current nationwide average price is $32,299 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $32,197 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Explorer a good car?

Yes — the Ford Explorer is a strong used SUV choice if you want space, comfort, and broad versatility across many model years. The all-generations owner rating is 4.35/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Explorer for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight its practical cargo room and family-friendly layout, along with the available technology and powertrain variety.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are styling that can feel plain, an interior that does not always match the price, and pricing that can climb quickly with options.

29.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Explorer models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Explorer’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for practicality and family-friendly versatility.

• Owners rate the Ford Explorer between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, since some model years are described more favourably than others.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Explorer?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: CoPilot 360+ on the 2026 Active, with adaptive cruise control, lane centring, blind-spot monitor with trailer coverage and safe exit assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear parking sensors, rear cross traffic braking, post-collision braking, and traffic sign recognition.
• Infotainment: A 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Maps, Google Play Store, and SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio.
• Fuel efficiency: The turbo-four engine returns a Natural Resources Canada-rated 10.4 litres per 100 kilometres combined (11.9 city; 8.7 highway), while V6 models are rated at 11.6 L/100 km combined (13.3 city; 9.6 highway).

Which Ford Explorer trim should I buy?

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers these trims:

• Active: The entry trim brings the 13.2-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and CoPilot 360+ driver assistance; it is the best-value starting point for shoppers who want the core Explorer experience.
• ST-Line: This trim adds a more road-focused appearance with blacked-out exterior trim and bigger wheels on lower-profile tires, while keeping the Explorer’s everyday practicality.
• Tremor: The off-road-focused choice adds all-terrain tires, a raised ride height, off-road lights, a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, an off-road drive mode, steel skid plates, and the available twin-turbo V6.
• Platinum: This is the most luxurious trim, adding leather upholstery and a more upscale cabin presentation.
• ST: The performance trim adds the twin-turbo V6, sport-tuned suspension, and beefier brakes for buyers who want the strongest on-road character.

What Ford Explorer do most buyers choose?

The Ford Explorer years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide spread of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Ford Explorer's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down by double digits year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The newer models are also seeing meaningful price drops, so recent Explorer inventory can be especially attractive if you want updated features without paying new-vehicle pricing.

The 2015, 2016, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Explorer safe?

• 2026: 10/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2026 Explorer includes the CoPilot 360+ suite on Active models, with adaptive cruise control, lane centring, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and more.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2026 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Explorer now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,510 CAD. The Ford Explorer offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with strong everyday versatility, which makes it easy to live with as a used SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The standard 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, while the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 produces 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, and both engines come with a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada.
• Tech: A 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster are standard on all models, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Maps, Google Play Store, and SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio.
• Safety: The 2026 Explorer adds automated lane change capability to BlueCruise 1.5, and higher trim levels add a 360-degree camera system, predictive speed assist, and road-edge detection.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $54,495 CAD for the most basic Active 100A spec.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.