Ford Explorer: what it sells for at government auction
At United States government auctions, Ford Explorer lots sold for a median of $2,525 since May 2026 (4,080 sales, middle half $1,180 to $4,050), according to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. 47 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Police-package Explorers sell differently: see Police Ford Explorer (Interceptor Utility) sold prices (median $3,875 across 659 sales).
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Ford Explorer for sale at government auction
565 live Ford Explorer auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.
2017 Ford Explorer
$1,226
Redding, CA · Ends Nov 8, 2026
2019 Ford Explorer runs and drives strong engine
$6,250
Houston, TX · Ends Nov 8, 2026
2018 Ford Explorer
$2,020
Englishtown, NJ · Ends Nov 8, 2026
2018 FORD EXPLORER AWD RUNS AND DRIVES - SHIPPING AVAILABLE
$3,400
Orem, UT · Ends Nov 8, 2026
2002 Ford Explorer
$500
Woodbury, NJ · Ends Nov 9, 2026
New rear seats 2025 Ford Explorer
$275
Green Lane, PA · Ends Nov 9, 2026
2016 Ford Explorer
$3,601
Jacksonville Beach, FL · Ends Nov 9, 2026
2015 Ford Explorer
$975
Hadley, MA · Ends Nov 9, 2026
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Median sale price by model year
| Model year | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 and older | $683 | 145 |
| 2006-2010 | $1,676 | 207 |
| 2011-2014 | $2,100 | 593 |
| 2015-2018 | $2,600 | 2,154 |
| 2019 and newer | $4,420 | 935 |
Median sale price by month
20 most recent Ford Explorer sales
Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.
| Date sold | Item | Mileage | Condition | Seller | State | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer Police AWD original listing | 77,274 mi | Mayfield Heights, OHGovDeals | OH | $8,403confirmed | ||
| 2014 Ford Explorer original listing | State of Indiana Fleet Services, INGovDeals | IN | $2,550confirmed | |||
| 2020 Ford Explorer Police 4WD original listing | East Lampeter Township Police Department, PAGovDeals | PA | $7,800confirmed | |||
| 2018 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Lakewood, OHGovDeals | OH | $3,850confirmed | ||
| 2017 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Lakewood, OHGovDeals | OH | $3,649confirmed | ||
| 2016 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Lakewood, OHGovDeals | OH | $4,290confirmed | ||
| 2020 Ford Explorer Police 4WD original listing | East Lampeter Township Police Department, PAGovDeals | PA | $7,500confirmed | |||
| 2015 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Green Forest, ARGovDeals | AR | $310confirmed | ||
| 2013 Ford Explorer Police 4WD original listing | Green Forest, ARGovDeals | AR | $1,651confirmed | |||
| 2002 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Augusta, GAGovDeals | GA | $2,000confirmed | ||
| 2016 Ford Explorer AWD Police Interceptor SUV (ID# 48569) (EF6) (26-3373) 225 original listing | State of Washington Surplus Operations, WAGovDeals | WA | $3,250confirmed | |||
| LOT# 50901 2013 FORD EXPLORER -REMOTE SALE- - CARBONDALE, IL original listing | State of IllinoisIllinois iBid | IL | $910 | |||
| 2020 Ford Explorer original listing | 115,989 mi | Listing reports damage or a defect | County of YubaPublic Surplus | CA | $1,826 | |
| 2022 Ford Explorer original listing | 53,581 mi | Listing reports damage or a defect | County of YubaPublic Surplus | CA | $1,426 | |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility original listing | 149,758 mi | City of EsthervillePublic Surplus | IA | $2,500 | ||
| 2018 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Maricopa, AZGovDeals | AZ | $875confirmed | ||
| 2017 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Maricopa, AZGovDeals | AZ | $775confirmed | ||
| 2017 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Maricopa, AZGovDeals | AZ | $800confirmed | ||
| 2017 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Maricopa, AZGovDeals | AZ | $1,075confirmed | ||
| 2017 Ford Explorer original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Maricopa, AZGovDeals | AZ | $1,175confirmed |
Ford Explorer sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus Ford Explorer sell for at government auction?
- Across 4,080 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median Ford Explorer sold for $2,525, with most closing between $1,180 and $4,050. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus Ford Explorer?
- Government agencies sell surplus Ford Explorer through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Ford Explorer listings into one free, searchable feed, with no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
Related
- See what all surplus vehicles sells for
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- Government Surplus Price Index — median prices by category and how they're moving
- Surplus Market Report — how often each category sells and how contested it is
- Vehicles price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
Methodology: median final winning bid on Ford Explorer lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. Item prices are a title-matched valuation and are held deliberately conservative, so they can sit below the category figures in the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.