Used Ford Explorer for Sale near Santa Cruz, CA

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2022 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

63,240 miles

$31,922

Great Deal

Gilroy, CA

26 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:: 21 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 63,240
Stock number:: NGA58270P
VIN:: 1FM5K8GC8NGA58270

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2016 Ford Explorer

XLT

103,654 miles

$11,500

Good Deal

Hayward, CA

47 mi away

Year:: 2016
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 290 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:: Oxford White
Combined gas mileage:: 20 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Medium Light Camel
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 103,654
Stock number:: 528
VIN:: 1FM5K7D88GGA35505

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2020 Ford Explorer

XLT AWD

73,016 miles

$20,616

Good Deal

Milpitas, CA

31 mi away

Year:: 2020
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: Gray (Magnetic)
Combined gas mileage:: 23 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 73,016
Stock number:: GA21158T
VIN:: 1FMSK8DH5LGA21158

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2022 Ford Explorer

XLT AWD

36,566 miles

$29,997

Fair Deal

Store transfer to San Jose, CA

2,338 mi away Price includes $1,999 shipping Price includes $1,999 shipping

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: Black
Combined gas mileage:: 23 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 36,566
Stock number:: 28120884
VIN:: 1FMSK8DH0NGB32977

2018 Ford Explorer

XLT AWD

83,133 miles

$16,620

Good Deal

Gilroy, CA

26 mi away

Year:: 2018
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 290 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:: Oxford White
Combined gas mileage:: 19 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Ebony Black
Transmission:: 6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:: 83,133
Stock number:: PJGB32299
VIN:: 1FM5K8D85JGB32299

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2022 Ford Explorer

XLT RWD

20,915 miles

$26,700

Good Deal

Gilroy, CA

26 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: Iconic Silver Metallic
Combined gas mileage:: 24 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 20,915
Stock number:: NGC32925U
VIN:: 1FMSK7DH7NGC32925

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2023 Ford Explorer

ST-Line AWD

22,697 miles

$34,997

Great Deal

Hayward, CA

47 mi away

Year:: 2023
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: Blue
Combined gas mileage:: 23 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 22,697
Stock number:: 25685
VIN:: 1FMSK8KH8PGA79063

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2023 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

41,651 miles

$40,997

Fair Deal

Store transfer to San Jose, CA

1,624 mi away Price includes $1,999 shipping Price includes $1,999 shipping

Year:: 2023
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: Black
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 41,651
Stock number:: 28105209
VIN:: 1FM5K8GC9PGA09582

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2022 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

63,240 miles

$31,922

Great Deal

Gilroy, CA

26 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:: 21 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 63,240
Stock number:: NGA58270P
VIN:: 1FM5K8GC8NGA58270

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2017 Ford Explorer

Sport AWD

98,431 miles

$16,998

Good Deal

Store transfer to San Jose, CA

153 mi away Price includes $0 shipping Price includes $0 shipping

Year:: 2017
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 365 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:: White
Combined gas mileage:: 19 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 98,431
Stock number:: 27693494
VIN:: 1FM5K8GT5HGA61955

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2015 Ford Explorer

Base 4WD

87,994 miles

$13,995

Fair Deal

San Jose, CA

25 mi away

Year:: 2015
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 290 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:: Black
Combined gas mileage:: 14 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black
Transmission:: 6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:: 87,994
Stock number:: 634
VIN:: 1FM5K8B8XFGB96896

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2023 Ford Explorer

Limited AWD

29,968 miles

$29,998

Great Deal

Store transfer to San Jose, CA

153 mi away Price includes $0 shipping Price includes $0 shipping

Year:: 2023
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: White
Combined gas mileage:: 23 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 29,968
Stock number:: 28131775
VIN:: 1FMSK8FH3PGB40006

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2022 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

67,907 miles

$33,888

Good Deal

Certified Pre-Owned

Morgan Hill, CA

25 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:: 21 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 67,907
Stock number:: 422062
VIN:: 1FM5K8GC1NGB07261

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2017 Ford Explorer

XLT AWD

111,625 miles

$13,495

Fair Deal

San Jose, CA

27 mi away

Year:: 2017
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 290 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:: White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:: 19 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Dark Earth Gray/Ebony Black
Transmission:: 6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:: 111,625
Stock number:: C77406
VIN:: 1FM5K8D80HGC77406

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2020 Ford Explorer

Platinum AWD

84,017 miles

$26,997

Fair Deal

Store transfer to San Jose, CA

2,608 mi away Price includes $1,999 shipping Price includes $1,999 shipping

Year:: 2020
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: White
Combined gas mileage:: 21 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Brown (TAN)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 84,017
Stock number:: 27864546
VIN:: 1FM5K8HCXLGA08868

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2022 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

28,906 miles

$38,782

Good Deal

Certified Pre-Owned

Newark, CA

38 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: Stone Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:: 21 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 28,906
Stock number:: NGB51726A
VIN:: 1FM5K8GC8NGB51726

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2022 Ford Explorer

ST AWD

11,637 miles

$41,771

Fair Deal

Monterey, CA

27 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 3L V6
Exterior color:: Agate Black Metallic
Combined gas mileage:: 21 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 11,637
Stock number:: P0536
VIN:: 1FM5K8GC0NGA96818

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2020 Ford Explorer

XLT AWD

73,016 miles

$20,616

Good Deal

Milpitas, CA

31 mi away

Year:: 2020
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: Gray (Magnetic)
Combined gas mileage:: 23 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Black (Ebony)
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 73,016
Stock number:: GA21158T
VIN:: 1FMSK8DH5LGA21158

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2022 Ford Explorer

XLT AWD

48,819 miles

$27,900

Good Deal

San Jose, CA

24 mi away

Year:: 2022
Make:: Ford
Model:: Explorer
Body type:: SUV / Crossover
Doors:: 4 doors
Drivetrain:: All-Wheel Drive
Engine:: 2.3L I4
Exterior color:: Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:: 23 MPG
Fuel type:: Gasoline
Interior color:: Light Slate
Transmission:: Automatic
Mileage:: 48,819
Stock number:: S7370
VIN:: 1FMSK8DH5NGA37377

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Overview

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CarGurus recommends the 2021 Ford Explorer

Summary

With 9,565 currently listed for sale on CarGurus and an average price of $25,947.60, 33.8% of 2021 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2021 Ford Explorer 4.8 / 5 stars and CarGurus experts gave it an 7.5 / 10.
82.9% of 2021 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2021 Ford Explorer featured a powerful 2.3L EcoBoost engine, delivering impressive performance and efficiency for a midsize SUV.

Why it stands out

The Ford Explorer stands out in the midsize SUV segment thanks to its spacious three-row seating, robust engine options, and advanced safety features. Its rear-wheel drive platform enhances handling dynamics, making it a more engaging drive compared to many competitors. Additionally, the availability of a hybrid variant underscores its versatility in catering to both performance enthusiasts and those seeking improved fuel efficiency.

Other model years to consider

For those considering a Ford Explorer, the 2022 and 2023 model years stand out as solid choices. With average prices of approximately $30,603 and $33,156 respectively, both models offer high user ratings of 4.7 and 4.8 out of 5, alongside a strong availability of good deals at around 34%. Additionally, the 2019 model year provides an appealing option with an average price of about $18,018 and a user rating of 4.5 out of 5, making it a moderately suitable alternative for budget-conscious buyers.

Model years to approach with caution

Approaching the Ford Explorer model years from 2000 to 2009 warrants caution due to user feedback patterns and market positioning. While several models like the 2007 and 2008 have respectable user ratings, a significant percentage of listings are categorized as not good or great deals, suggesting potential overpricing or underlying issues. Additionally, the mixed expert ratings for some years indicate variability in performance and reliability, which may impact long-term value considerations for buyers.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from December 3, 2025, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

4.3 Overall rating

(1,353 reviews)

Customers say

The Ford Explorer has consistently impressed owners across its model years for its spacious interior, comfort, and strong performance, making it a top choice for families and those needing versatility in an SUV. Many drivers appreciate the powerful engine options, high-tech features, and ample cargo space. However, concerns about fuel economy, handling on certain models, and specific comfort issues have been commonly noted. Overall, the Explorer stands out for its reliability and practicality, though some drivers wish for improvements in gas mileage and additional features.

AI generated from the text of customer reviews.

What people say

cargo space comfort fuel economy interior performance

Anonymous

5.0

Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Jun 11, 2024

The 2023 Ford Explorer continues to impress with its blend of performance, comfort, and versatility, making it a standout choice in the midsize SUV market.

Joy S

5.0

Reviewed a 2021 Ford Explorer on Jun 29, 2024

I love this suv. Its comfortable, stylish, and the perfect size for a family!

Sally S

5.0

Reviewed a 2022 Ford Explorer on Nov 21, 2024

The heated & cooling seats are fantastic. I havent tried out all of the features yet, but I am looking forward to figuring them all out. The drive is smooth and quite. Seats are comfortable, the third row fold down easily and add so much more room for a giant Sams Club or Costco run. I feel that I got a fantastic deal for the cost and the mileage on the vehicle. I was looking at the Toyota Highlander, GMC Acadia and Jeep Cherokee, but choose the Ford Explorer for all the reasons listed above.

Me j

5.0

Reviewed a 2023 Ford Explorer on Sep 02, 2024

I absolutely love my new explorer king ranch!! It has all the bells and whistles and then some, if I could have asked for anything else it would be a bench seat in the back. But it has third row seating so it has buckets in the back.

Shane H

5.0

Reviewed a 2021 Ford Explorer on Jul 22, 2024

This car had everything I was looking for, and I am even finding more features now that I own it

Ford Explorer FAQs

How much does the Ford Explorer cost in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average Ford Explorer costs about $25,294.00. The average price has decreased by -4.7% since last year. The 649 for sale near Santa Cruz, CA on CarGurus, range from $3,397 to $55,988 in price.

Is the Ford Explorer a good car?

CarGurus experts gave the 2025 Ford Explorer an overall rating of 8/10 and Ford Explorer owners have rated the vehicle a 4.2/5 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 Ford Explorer vehicles in Santa Cruz, CA have no reported accidents or damage?

649 out of 649 for sale near Santa Cruz, CA have no reported accidents or damage.

Is the Ford Explorer safe?

CarGurus experts gave the 2025 Ford Explorer a safety rating of 9/10.

What fuel types are available?

Flex Fuel Vehicle, Gasoline engines are available.