Auto loans: 1996 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1996 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $26.04 |
1996 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,450 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires (650), vehicle speed control (155) and service brakes (142). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 00V402000 | 2000-11-28 | suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE. |
| 97V137000 | 1997-08-19 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED. |
| 97V074000 | 1997-04-30 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, IDAHO, IOWA, MAINE, MICHIGAN (UPPER PENINSULA ONLY), MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING.... |
| 96V161000 | 1996-08-29 | equipment:other:labels | THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." |
| 96V070000 | 1996-04-22 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Ford Explorer for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1996 Ford Explorer for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 1996 Ford Explorer for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Explorer
Owners filed 1,450 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires, vehicle speed control and service brakes; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
It is powered by the 4.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 13.1 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 39 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $20.31 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Practical details
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
Try before you buy
A test week in the Explorer tells you more than any review. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the Explorer answers more than any brochure.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $203.10 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1996 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 1996 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1996 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1996 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.