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2023 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK8DH1PGA97515 · Stock #PGA97515

$24,268
$346/moFinance with $4,855 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $25,785

Price includes the dealer's fees. With 6.25% IL sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#6 of 162 comparable cars around Chicago. How it compares

Listed for saleGreat dealPrice drop $4,500Listed 97 days agoCARFAX available on the dealer's site

Blue MetallicEbony interior

EPA est. 20 city / 27 hwy

I-4 cyl

10-Speed Automatic

4x4

SUV

51,806 miles

How it compares

Against the 162 comparable 2023 Ford Explorer for sale around Chicago.

$5,063 (17.3%) under marketMarket price $29,331
Great deal: #6 of 162Score 85/100
51,806 milesAbove the 36,000 typical for its age
Price down $4,500It was $28,768 on Aug 14
Ranking: 2023 Ford Explorer, used

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Year20235 others
TrimXLT5 others
ColorBlue Metallic5 others
Drivetrain4x45 others

Installed equipment

Lane departureAutomatic temperature controlEmergency communication systemWireless phone connectivityExterior parking camera rearFront dual zone A/CAuto high-beam headlightsSpeed sensitive wipers3rd row seatsSplit folding rear seatHeated front seatsPerimeter/approach lights
Specs
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Engine
I-4 cyl
Drivetrain
4x4
Fuel
Gas
City / hwy
20 / 27 MPG
Body
SUV
Exterior
Blue Metallic
Interior
Ebony

Safety and recalls

2023 Ford Explorer, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆
15 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2026-07-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and mod

  • SEAT BELTS 2026-03-17

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contac

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2026-03-03

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is pla

    Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 2025-10-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2025-07-07

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letter

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2025-06-27

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviat

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number fo

  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2025-06-13

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford cu

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2025-03-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from display

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numb

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 2024-11-08

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehic

    Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this reca

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM 2024-02-08

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 08, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-4

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 2023-10-13

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reve

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS; ENG 2023-08-25

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as soon as possible if they see an oil pressure warning light or smoke coming from the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

Is this exact car affected? NHTSA checks it by VIN and shows any recall that has not been repaired.

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113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Unknown Or Other
27
Electrical System
14
Suspension
14
Power Train
12
Involving a crash
7
Involving a fire
2

Counts cover every 2023 Explorer on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Price$24,000
Illinois Doc Fee + Electronic Filing Fee$268
Total Price$24,268
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$25,785

Dropped $4,500; last change November 11, 2026. Listed 97 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history Down $4,500 since Aug 14

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VIN 1FMSK8DH1PGA97515 · Stock PGA97515. Price is the dealer's advertised price, including the fees shown, and excludes tax, title and registration. Internet Price includes a Dealer Processing Fee. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$346/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $4,855 down
Price with 6.25% IL sales tax
$25,785
Amount financed
$20,930

Estimate only, on approved credit. Title and registration are extra. Your rate depends on your credit and lender.

Price details

Price$24,000
Illinois Doc Fee + Electronic Filing Fee$268
Total Price$24,268
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$25,785

Dropped $4,500; last change November 11, 2026. Listed 97 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history

Down $4,500 since Aug 14

Advertised at $24,268 today. Listed 97 days ago.

Aug 14$28,768Now$24,268Aug 14Sep 28Nov 12
November 11, 2026
-$500 $24,268
November 4, 2026
-$500 $24,768
October 27, 2026
-$500 $25,268
October 17, 2026
-$500 $25,768
October 9, 2026
-$500 $26,268
September 30, 2026
-$500 $26,768
September 23, 2026
-$385 $27,268
September 9, 2026
-$615 $27,653

The dealer's advertised price, each time it changed.