Ford Explorer Scrap Value
$195 to $540
The scrap value of a Ford Explorer ranges from $195 to $540 depending on its weight and where you sell it. Non-running Ford Explorers sold through Reap My Ride bring an average of $452 across 219 sales. Ones that still run can be worth much more. Get offers for your Explorer in about 60 seconds.
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How Much Are Junk Ford Explorers Worth?
Ford Explorers are worth different amounts depending on year, condition and whether they run. Older models often sell for scrap value alone, while newer Explorers with salvageable parts bring significantly more.
A typical Ford Explorer weighs 4,345 lb (from 3,650 to 4,969 lb depending on year and trim). At the October 2026 national scrap rate of $195 a ton, that is about $425 in metal. Calculate the value of your exact trim.
Scrap value
$195–$540
At October 2026 rates, 4,345 lb typical
Average paid, non-running
$452
219 Explorer sales through Reap My Ride
Average Ford Explorer Junk Value by Year
What sellers were paid on average for a Ford Explorer by model year, next to its curb weight and metal value at today's rate.
| Model year | Avg. paid | Curb weight | Scrap value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Ford Explorer | $269 | 4,128 lb | $400 |
| 2000 Ford Explorer | $311 | 3,875 lb | $380 |
| 2001 Ford Explorer | $321 | 4,045 lb | $395 |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | $317 | 4,219 lb | $410 |
| 2003 Ford Explorer | $317 | — | — |
| 2004 Ford Explorer | $334 | 4,463 lb | $435 |
| 2005 Ford Explorer | $330 | 4,386 lb | $430 |
| 2006 Ford Explorer | $338 | 4,573 lb | $445 |
| 2007 Ford Explorer | $352 | 4,608 lb | $450 |
| 2008 Ford Explorer | $370 | 4,609 lb | $450 |
| 2009 Ford Explorer | $352 | 4,628 lb | $450 |
| 2010 Ford Explorer | $332 | 4,628 lb | $450 |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | $970 | — | — |
| 2012 Ford Explorer | $966 | 4,644 lb | $455 |
| 2013 Ford Explorer | $990 | 4,697 lb | $460 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer | $1,105 | 4,697 lb | $460 |
| 2015 Ford Explorer | $1,247 | 4,697 lb | $460 |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | $1,632 | 4,629 lb | $450 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $2,411 | 4,629 lb | $450 |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $2,985 | 4,453 lb | $435 |
Junk Ford Explorers Sold Through Reap My Ride
- 1997 Ford Explorer · Baltimore, MD$255
- 2009 Ford Explorer · Oklahoma City, OK$310
- 1998 Ford Explorer · Austin, TX$320
- 1991 Ford Explorer · Denver, CO$370
- 2007 Ford Explorer · Tulsa, OK$380
- 2007 Ford Explorer · Tulsa, OK$380
- 2002 Ford Explorer · Fresno, CA$385
- 1999 Ford Explorer · Indianapolis, IN$440
- 2007 Ford Explorer · Miami, FL$405
- 2011 Ford Explorer · Glendale, AZ$1,915
- 1997 Ford Explorer · New Orleans, LA$245
- 2006 Ford Explorer · Portland, OR$310
- 2002 Ford Explorer · Winston Salem, NC$355
- 2004 Ford Explorer · Colorado Springs, CO$640
- 2013 Ford Explorer · San Antonio, TX$305
- 2005 Ford Explorer · Indianapolis, IN$380
- 2001 Ford Explorer · Garland, TX$360
- 2012 Ford Explorer · Los Angeles, CA$2,545
- 1993 Ford Explorer · Los Angeles, CA$280
- 2010 Ford Explorer · Chicago, IL$435
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