Trim Report

Ford Explorer XL2015

Includes:EXPLOR|XL
$2,775
Starting From
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Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,775
Max $7,500
From $2,775
Fresh
Safety

6 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

XL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$999
$999–$33K
468 listings129,487 avg miles
Active
From$13,980
16,569 listings|$14K–$85K
Eddie Bauer
From$1,490
62 listings|$1K–$13K
King Ranch
From$21,995
114 listings|$22K–$54K
Limited
From$1,175
2,842 listings|$1K–$49K
Platinum
From$7,998
4,766 listings|$8K–$80K
ST
From$16,991
9,124 listings|$17K–$100K
ST-Line
From$14,000
9,883 listings|$14K–$70K
Sport
From$999
780 listings|$999–$100K
Sport XLS
From$600
7 listings|$600–$8K
Sport XLT
From$1,895
13 listings|$2K–$9K
Timberline
From$19,787
537 listings|$20K–$45K
Tremor
From$42,415
4,903 listings|$42K–$69K
XL
From$2,775
3 listings|$3K–$8K
XLS
From$990
13 listings|$990–$9K
XLT
From$851
9,192 listings|$851–$51K

2015 Ford Explorer XL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Explorer XL

Location data for all 2015 Ford Explorer trims combined

37States

Michigan has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Ford Explorer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2015 Ford Explorer trims

Elevated

The 2015 Ford Explorer has a elevated safety risk profile with 6 recall campaigns and 1,685 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

6
Recalls
1,685
Complaints
35
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
19V4350002019-10-06
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

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17E0480002017-28-08
WHEELS:HUB

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

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16V2450002016-26-04
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.

A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V5370002021-15-07
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V6750002021-12-03
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V0310002024-19-01
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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.

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 1,685 owners have filed complaints about the 2015 Ford Explorer. STRUCTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Structure294
02Unknown Or Other284
03Steering275
04Engine133
05Air Bags57
1,685 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2015 Ford Explorer trims

18–23mpg combined
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16-20city
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22-27hwy
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$1,900-$2,450/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2015 Ford Explorer returns 18–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Explorer FWD - Automatic 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Explorer 2WD FFV - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr5/10 Average
Explorer FWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr5/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

XL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2015 Ford Explorer XL

How does the XL compare to other Ford Explorer trims?

Every Ford Explorer trim targets a different buyer. The 2015 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2015 Ford Explorer XL?

The XL shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Explorer trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for structure issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2015 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Explorer XL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Explorer XL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Explorer overview compares all years side by side.

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