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  • $52,994
    fair price
    $56 below market
    • 8,101 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
    • Zeigler Ford of North Riverside (9 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in North Riverside, IL / 9 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Certified. 2025 Ford Explorer ST Black Metallic *POWER LOCKS, *POWER WINDOWS, *ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, *REMOTE START, *NAVIGATION, *BACK-UP CAMERA, *...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMWK8GC1SGA00825
    Stock: Z4985
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 05-07-2025

  • Price Drop
    $56,249
    fair price
    $40 below market
    • 6,809 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
    • Packey Webb Ford (21 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Downers Grove, IL / 21 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Odometer is 1433 miles below market average! 18/25 City/Highway MPG White Metallic 2025 Ford Explorer ST 4WD 10-Speed Automatic 3.0L EcoBoost V6Sin...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMWK8GC9SGA01673
    Stock: P7567
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-09-2025

  • $35,999
    fair price
    $905 above market
    • 23,958 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Bredemann Ford in Glenview (17 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Glenview, IL / 17 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Buy with confidence from Bredemann Ford! The Bredemanns have been serving Chicagoland since 1912 - come find out why! We take great pride in our dedic...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH4PGB09219
    Stock: FP9512
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-14-2025

  • $34,999
    good price
    $1,905 below market
    • 23,724 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Bredemann Ford in Glenview (17 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Glenview, IL / 17 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Buy with confidence from Bredemann Ford! The Bredemanns have been serving Chicagoland since 1912 - come find out why! We take great pride in our dedic...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH6PGB09609
    Stock: FP9496
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-07-2025

  • $32,444
    fair price
    $737 below market
    • 17,708 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Zeigler Ford of North Riverside (9 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in North Riverside, IL / 9 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Certified. 2023 Ford Explorer XLT Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat *POWER LOCKS, *POWER WINDOWS, *REMOTE START, *NAVIGATION, *AWD, *SIRIUS RADIO, *...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH5PGB71826
    Stock: 4921A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 04-21-2025

  • Price Drop
    $30,404
    good price
    $1,572 below market
    • 34,542 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Murgado Ford of Chicago (4 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 4 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Ford Gold Certified Details: * Transferable Warranty * Roadside Assistance * Vehicle History * Warranty Deductible: $100 * 172 Point Inspec...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DHXNGB01249
    Stock: FB46102AB
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 06-02-2025

  • New Listing
    $13,499
    great price
    $2,454 below market
    • 113,193 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
    • I-80 Auto Sales (21 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
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    Located in Hazel Crest, IL / 21 miles away from Chicago, IL

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FM5K8F86GGC25886
    Stock: C25886
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $40,988
    good price
    $1,364 below market
    • 23,275 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
    • Willowbrook Ford (18 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Willowbrook, IL / 18 miles away from Chicago, IL

    **BACK-UP CAMERA, **NAVIGATION SYSTEM, **NO ACCIDENTS, **STILL HAS FACTORY WARRANTY, **GOOD TIRES, **GOOD BRAKES, **LEATHER, **HEATED & COOLED SEATS, ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FM5K8HC7NGA87094
    Stock: PF5025
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 05-08-2025

  • Price Drop
    $24,597
    fair price
    $650 below market
    • 80,412 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Honda City Chicago (7 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 7 miles away from Chicago, IL

    2021 Ford Explorer XLT20/27 City/Highway MPGStop by Honda City Chicago located at 4950 S Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60632 for a quick visit and great vehicl...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH6MGA58107
    Stock: P6139
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-07-2025

  • $30,775
    good price
    $1,431 below market
    • 33,536 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn (13 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Oak Lawn, IL / 13 miles away from Chicago, IL

    20/27 City/Highway MPG One owner car, Clean Carfax history, buy with confidence, Local trade-in, ** Alloy Wheels / Premium Wheels, ** Apple CarPlay/An...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH9NGB91705
    Stock: FL0252A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-19-2025

  • $32,999
    fair price
    $788 below market
    • 21,082 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Bredemann Ford in Glenview (17 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Glenview, IL / 17 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Buy with confidence from Bredemann Ford! The Bredemanns have been serving Chicagoland since 1912 - come find out why! We take great pride in our dedic...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH6NGB52554
    Stock: FP9495
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-07-2025

  • Price Drop
    $28,199
    good price
    $1,124 below market
    • 13,344 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • Zeigler Cadillac of Lincolnwood (11 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Lincolnwood, IL / 11 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Recent Arrival! 2022 Ford Explorer XLT Gray Metallic BACKUP CAMERA*, BLUETOOTH w/MUSIC STREAMING*, BACKUP CAMERA, SAVE BIG!!!, NATIONWIDE SHIPPING AVA...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK7DH5NGB43936
    Stock: P4472
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-15-2025

  • Price Drop
    $32,502
    good price
    $1,296 below market
    • 45,815 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Murgado Ford of Chicago (4 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 4 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Ford Blue Certified Details: * Warranty Deductible: $100 * Transferable Warranty * Vehicle History * and 11,000 FordPass Rewards Points to us...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8FH0NGA82580
    Stock: FB97558A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 07-10-2025

  • Price Drop
    $30,722
    fair price
    $1,026 below market
    • 46,327 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Zeigler Buick GMC of Lincolnwood (9 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Lincolnwood, IL / 9 miles away from Chicago, IL

    2023 Ford Explorer XLT Silver Metallic 4WD*, BACKUP CAMERA*, BLUETOOTH w/MUSIC STREAMING*, HEATED STEERING WHEEL*, SMART KEY w/PUSH BUTTON START*, REM...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH1PGB42193
    Stock: PA8098
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-02-2025

  • Price Drop
    $30,621
    fair price
    $1,008 below market
    • 47,007 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Zeigler Buick GMC of Lincolnwood (9 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Lincolnwood, IL / 9 miles away from Chicago, IL

    2023 Ford Explorer XLT Black Metallic 4WD*, BACKUP CAMERA*, BLUETOOTH w/MUSIC STREAMING*, BLIND SPOT MONITOR*, HEATED STEERING WHEEL*, SMART KEY w/PUS...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH4PGB62843
    Stock: PA8097
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-02-2025

  • $32,542
    fair price
    $1,129 below market
    • 46,812 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
    • Murgado Ford of Chicago (4 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 4 miles away from Chicago, IL

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FM5K8HCXLGA01693
    Stock: P1123
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-28-2025

  • $27,032
    good price
    $1,157 below market
    • 81,417 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
    • Friendly Ford (24 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Roselle, IL / 24 miles away from Chicago, IL

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FM5K8GC0LGB90775
    Stock: TM1024A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-11-2025

  • $26,995
    good price
    $2,378 below market
    • 35,526 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Jack Phelan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (14 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Countryside, IL / 14 miles away from Chicago, IL

    ** Alloy Wheels / Premium Wheels, ** Backup Camera, ** Bluetooth, Hands Free, ** Cruise Control, ** Keyless Entry, ** Keyless Start, ** Satellite Radi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH3MGA52944
    Stock: P4059
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-30-2024

  • $24,855
    good price
    $1,007 below market
    • 78,452 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Autos of Chicago (23 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
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    Located in Arlington Heights, IL / 23 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Our boldly designed One Owner 2021 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with the 202A Pack is impressive in Carbonized Gray. Powered by a TurboCharged 2.3 Liter EcoB...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FMSK8DH3MGA39529
    Stock: 3848
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-03-2025

  • $15,753
    good price
    $1,385 below market
    • 100,010 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 19 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Autos of Chicago (23 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Arlington Heights, IL / 23 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Get behind the wheel of our 2017 Ford Explorer Limited with the Equipment Group 301A brought to you in White Gold Metallic! Powered by a TurboCharged ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FM5K7FH7HGE11206
    Stock: 3817
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-26-2025

  • $42,894
    fair price
    $1,012 below market
    • 36,488 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
    • Zeigler Ford of North Riverside (9 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    Close

    Located in North Riverside, IL / 9 miles away from Chicago, IL

    Certified. 2023 Ford Explorer ST Agate Black Metallic *POWER LOCKS, *POWER WINDOWS, *ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, *REMOTE START, *NAVIGATION, *BACK-UP CAM...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1FM5K8GCXPGA52411
    Stock: 5471A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 05-10-2025

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Buying a Ford Explorer in Chicago Illinois

The Ford Explorer stands out as an appealing choice for navigating the urban landscape of Chicago, where versatility is key. With a spacious interior and a roomy cargo area, it’s well-equipped to handle family outings or transporting gear for a day at the nearby Lake Michigan parks. The strong engines provide quick acceleration, making it adept at merging onto busy highways or navigating through city traffic with ease. Its rear-wheel-drive platform enhances handling, ensuring that it can adeptly tackle the variety of driving conditions encountered throughout the seasons, from snowy winters to rainy summers.

Consumer Reviews for the Ford Explorer

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5 out of 5 stars

First impressions- 1 month

TomD, 02/21/2025
2025 Ford Explorer
This is the first Ford vehicle I have ever owned since I began driving in 1974. I've owned 12 cars/SUV's with an even mix of domestic and foreign brands. Ford products just never appealed to me and their reputation for questionable quality and reliability put me off until now. I cross shopped this with the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot but the unavailability of GH's and a … myriad of owner reported issues on the Piloteer forum put the Explorer at the top of my list. This review is for the ST level performance trim with the "sun & sound" package which includes the pano moonroof, 14 speaker B&O stereo, and massaging front seats so it is fully loaded. The SUV was special ordered by a customer of my local dealership, but the 70 something year old gent was overwhelmed by all of the tech and electronic gadgetry and he returned it the next day where it had sat on the lot since last August. I wanted a Platinum with the 3.0L V-6 but the dealer wanted to move this ST and offered me a substantial discount that I couldn't refuse. Moving into the Explorer from a 2019 Mazda CX-9 GT was an adjustment, the seating position is higher up and the aesthetic is more muscular than the elegant CX-9. The ST lives up to the Ford Performance hype with a 400 HP twin turbo charged V-6 turning in a 0-60 mph time around 5.0 seconds flat; there's a reason police departments buy these things. The ST has a sport tuned suspension so the ride is notably not as plush as the luxury Platinum trim that I test drove but it handles better as you'd expect. Overall it is quiet and very comfortable. If you're used to an Android phone or tablet then the center screen powered by Google will make you feel at home. Some will miss having physical buttons for HVAC control but it doesn't bother me. Like many I have come to enjoy having assistance/safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping/centering, blind spot monitoring, parking assist and the like. The rear and 360° cameras are quite good and handy for tight parking situations. This SUV has the Ford "Blue Cruise" hands free system and I have to say it works very well while being kind of creepy really. The bad news is that Blue Cruise comes only as a trial and after a month it is subscription based; initially it was $799/year but I read somewhere that Ford has slashed that cost in half but I'm still not paying for it as I don't drive much. Other "connected" services also become subscription based after a 3-month trial which allows you to keep the on-board modem operating and Google maps and other services working for $179/year (I think). Or, you can just use the wireless Android Auto/Apple Car Play with your phone. Time will tell how this Explorer works for me, my last domestic brand vehicle was a nightmare that I traded after three unreliable years. I owned a Toyota and Mazda since then and both were completely trouble free. I bought this SUV with some trepidation so I'm hoping that it won't let me down. I'll post updates here as things develop, good, bad, or ugly.
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