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New & Used 2026 Ford Explorer for Sale near Des Moines, IA

432 results
Des Moines, IA
2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line AWD DeYarman Ford Indianola

2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

13,870 miles

$42,290

Good Deal
Indianola, IA
14 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Red Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
13,870
Stock number:
AA1219
VIN:
1FMUK8KHXSGA01904

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2025 Ford Explorer Active AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

Active AWD

19,049 miles

$34,999

Good Deal
Clive, IA
8 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,049
Stock number:
G79073P
VIN:
1FMUK8DH4SGB82494

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2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

19,565 miles

$38,800

Great Deal
Belle Plaine, IA
72 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,565
Stock number:
P383163P
VIN:
1FMUK8KH3SGB66273

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2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line RWD

2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line RWD

17,265 miles

$39,547

Good Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
760 mi away • Price includes $549 shipping Price includes $549 shipping
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
17,265
Stock number:
28216628
VIN:
1FMUK7KH3SGA45575

2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

24,448 miles

$40,433

Fair Deal
Des Moines, IA
6 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
24,448
Stock number:
98938
VIN:
1FMUK8KH9SGB39529

2025 Ford Explorer Active AWD

2025 Ford Explorer

Active AWD

19,049 miles

$34,999

Good Deal
Clive, IA
8 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,049
Stock number:
G79073P
VIN:
1FMUK8DH4SGB82494

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

19,565 miles

$38,800

Great Deal
Belle Plaine, IA
72 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,565
Stock number:
P383163P
VIN:
1FMUK8KH3SGB66273

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

13,870 miles

$42,290

Good Deal
Indianola, IA
14 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Red Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
13,870
Stock number:
AA1219
VIN:
1FMUK8KHXSGA01904

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

22,545 miles

$41,162

Fair Deal
Johnston, IA
6 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
22,545
Stock number:
SGB83744VP
VIN:
1FMUK8KH2SGB83744

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2025 Ford Explorer

Active AWD

3,857 miles

$41,198

Fair Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Waukee, IA
12 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Space White Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Gray/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
3,857
Stock number:
I62729A
VIN:
1FMUK8DH6SGC19738

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

15,674 miles

$40,683

Good Deal
Marshalltown, IA
46 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
15,674
Stock number:
11X1077
VIN:
1FMUK8KH8SGB65524

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2025 Ford Explorer

Platinum RWD

13,560 miles

$46,397

Fair Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
631 mi away • Price includes $399 shipping Price includes $399 shipping
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
13,560
Stock number:
28394255
VIN:
1FMUK7HH9SGB82107

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

19,502 miles

$48,990

Good Deal
Harlan, IA
89 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
None
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,502
Stock number:
25246A
VIN:
1FMWK8GC9SGA62229

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

29,334 miles

$47,990

Fair Deal
Sigourney, IA
75 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
29,334
Stock number:
20372A
VIN:
1FMWK8GC6SGA10623

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

15,547 miles

$42,000

Good Deal
Iowa Falls, IA
66 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
15,547
Stock number:
A25169
VIN:
1FMUK8KH5SGA00725

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2025 Ford Explorer

Active AWD

12,304 miles

$37,412

Good Deal
Hudson, IA
82 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
12,304
Stock number:
U12032
VIN:
1FMUK8DH2SGB52152

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2025 Ford Explorer

Active AWD

28,098 miles

$37,500

Fair Deal
Norwalk, IA
7 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Vapor Blue
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Gray/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
28,098
Stock number:
2A1108
VIN:
1FMUK8DH3SGB43511

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2025 Ford Explorer

Platinum AWD

13,694 miles

$51,689

Fair Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Waterloo, IA
88 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
White
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Mileage:
13,694
Stock number:
B1625A
VIN:
1FMWK8HC5SGA46835

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

16,909 miles

$39,747

Good Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
832 mi away • Price includes $749 shipping Price includes $749 shipping
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
16,909
Stock number:
28337806
VIN:
1FMUK8KH1SGB67003

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

9,240 miles

$52,247

Fair Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
403 mi away • Price includes $249 shipping Price includes $249 shipping
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
400 hp 3L V6
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
9,240
Stock number:
27792746
VIN:
1FMWK8GCXSGB77471

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

22,004 miles

$40,139

Fair Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Ankeny, IA
8 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
22,004
Stock number:
26T0103
VIN:
1FMUK8KH0SGB37751

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2025 Ford Explorer

Active RWD

9,767 miles

$37,697

Fair Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
892 mi away • Price includes $699 shipping Price includes $699 shipping
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
9,767
Stock number:
28350002
VIN:
1FMUK7DH8SGA25772

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2025 Ford Explorer

ST-Line RWD

18,576 miles

$40,998

Fair Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
187 mi away • Price includes $0 shipping Price includes $0 shipping
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
18,576
Stock number:
27546784
VIN:
1FMUK7KH8SGA48598

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2025 Ford Explorer

Active AWD

28,098 miles

$37,500

Fair Deal
Norwalk, IA
7 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Explorer
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
300 hp 2.3L I4
Exterior color:
Vapor Blue
Combined gas mileage:
23 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Dark Gray/Onyx
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
28,098
Stock number:
2A1108
VIN:
1FMUK8DH3SGB43511

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Overview
FAQs
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Ford has relaunched the Explorer’s off-road trim level for 2026, but kept almost everything else the same.

The Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update.

Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models.

2026 Ford Explorer FAQs

Is the 2026 Ford Explorer a good car?

CarGurus experts gave the 2026 Ford Explorer an overall rating of 7.5/10 and 2026 Ford Explorer owners have rated the vehicle a 0/5 stars on average. If a vehicle has both strong expert and owner reviews, you can feel confident in its quality. If either expert reviews, owner reviews, or both are spotty, you might want to do some research to figure out where the car falls short.

How many 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles in Des Moines, IA have no reported accidents or damage?

118 out of 118 for sale near Des Moines, IA have no reported accidents or damage.

Is the 2026 Ford Explorer safe?

CarGurus experts gave the 2026 Ford Explorer a safety rating of 10/10.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

Depending on the engine and options, the 2026 Ford Explorer gets between 21 and 24 MPG (or EV battery range).

What fuel types are available?

Gasoline engines are available.

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