Ford
2019 Explorer
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- on the market
- $21,348
- median ask
- $32,365
- from (MSRP)
- 20
- trims
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | $32,365 | — | — | — | — |
| XLT XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | $34,400 | 11 | $19,999 | −$14,401 | 1FM5K8D8K |
| Limited Limited 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $42,765 | 10 | $23,495 | −$19,270 | 1FM5K8FHK |
| XLT 4WD Ford Explorer | $43,099 | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | $46,625 | 6 | $23,945 | −$22,680 | 1FM5K8GTK |
| Limited 4WD Ford Explorer | $50,499 | — | — | — | — |
| Platinum Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) | $54,165 | 3 | $23,700 | −$30,465 | 1FM5K8HTK |
| Sport 4WD Ford Explorer | $54,599 | — | — | — | — |
| Platinum 4WD Ford Explorer | $60,999 | — | — | — | — |
| Platinum 3.0 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic Platinum 3.0 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 (290 Hp) Automatic 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 (290 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 EcoBoost (280 Hp) Automatic 2.3 EcoBoost (280 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 EcoBoost (280 Hp) 4WD Automatic 2.3 EcoBoost (280 Hp) 4WD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 (290 Hp) 4WD Automatic 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 (290 Hp) 4WD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 EcoBoost (300 Hp) AWD Automatic 2.3 EcoBoost (300 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 EcoBoost V6 (457 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid i-AWD Automatic 3.0 EcoBoost V6 (457 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid i-AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.3 V6 (318 Hp) Hybrid SelectShift 3.3 V6 (318 Hp) Hybrid SelectShift | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 Hp) 4WD Automatic 3.5 EcoBoost V6 (365 Hp) 4WD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST 3.0 V6 (400 Hp) AWD Automatic ST 3.0 V6 (400 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 EcoBoost (300 Hp) Automatic 2.3 EcoBoost (300 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportIssue: On certain vehicles, the repairs completed by a Ford dealer during customer satisfaction program 20N11 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could become loose and detach while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-267. Vehicles repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the roof rail covers.
2026341 · 14,442 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Potential consequence
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
26V448000 · 288,314 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension toe links.
2026080 · 20,416 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Potential consequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
26V101000 · 412,774 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Potential consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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 block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.
26V012000 · 2,403 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.
2026005 · 138,783 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exterior A-pillar trim on either side of the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the A-pillar trim.
2024026 · 93,349 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Potential consequence
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
24V031000 · 1,889,110 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could detach. If this happens while driving, the roof rail cover could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with painted roof rail covers. Safety Risk: A roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to secure the roof rail covers.
2021267 · 36,419 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Potential consequence
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.
21V316000 · 616,967 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required.
2019437 · 70,741 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Potential consequence
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
19V633000 · 639,137 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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