2024 Ford Explorer
2024 Ford Explorer — The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year.
Trim: XLT
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Ford Explorer snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Ford Explorer typically asks about $26,700 versus a $38,160 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Ford Explorer has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seats) and 19 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$26,700
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$38,160
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
10
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
19
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Explorer?
Yes — 10 recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Explorer. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seats
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.
Campaign 26V451000
Power Train
2026-06-09
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Campaign 26V371000
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.
Campaign 26V159000
Back Over Prevention
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 placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Campaign 26V123000
Equipment
2026-01-15
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.
Campaign 26V012000
Trailer Hitches
2025-10-10
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Campaign 25V687000
Back Over Prevention
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 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,…
Campaign 25V442000
Seats
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.
Campaign 25V393000
Equipment
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor…
Campaign 24V852000
Hybrid Propulsion System
2024-09-13
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
Campaign 24V685000
Owner complaints
19 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 fire-related · 3 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other3
- Visibility/Wiper3
- Electrical System2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Steering2
- Air Bags1
- Lane Departure1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2024 Ford Explorer XLT: The "EveryMoms" SUV!
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How much does a used 2024 Explorer cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $26,700 in typical used asking against a $38,160 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $38,160
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $26,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$11,460 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Explorer?
The 2024 Ford Explorer sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Ford Explorer continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first five-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer, was introduced as a replacement for the three-door Bronco II. As with the Ford Ranger, the model line derives its name from a trim package previously offered on Ford F-Series pickup trucks. In 2020, the Explorer became the best-selling SUV in the American market. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 198.8 in, width 78.7 in, height 70.1 in, and wheelbase 119.3 in, with curb weight around 4457.7 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD; 2024 Ford Explorer SUV RWD.
- 10 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 119.3 in
- Curb weight about 4457.7 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 300 hp, 310 lb-ft, 24 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Combined MPG
24 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (24 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,750
5-year energy
$8,750
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 24 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.3L Turbo I4
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 198.8 in
- Width
- 78.7 in
- Height
- 70.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 119.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4457.7 lb
- Seating
- 7
- Cargo (seats up)
- 18.2 cu ft
- Towing
- 5600 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 28
- Combined MPG
- 24
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | XLT | ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| 0–60 | — | 5.3 s |
| City MPG | 21 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 21 |
| Engine | 2.3L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5600 lb | 5600 lb |
| Cargo | 18.2 cu ft | — |
| Seating | 7 | 6 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 310 | — | 24 | RWD / AWD | |
| 400 | 415 | 5.3s | 21 | AWD |