$150
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 45273689 1FMDU34X9TUD05570
Minor dents & scratches · 258,474 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 12, 2019
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1996 Ford Explorer auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 684 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1996 Ford Explorer. Across 646 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $300. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 135 verified odometer readings sit above 174,927 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 20, 2019, the newest in Oct 27, 2026. Auction results for the 1996 Ford Explorer at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1996 Ford Explorer belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $275
- Median final bid
- $200–$350
- Middle half
- $450
- Top 10% from
- $900
- Highest
$250
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 44599979 1FMDU32X6TZB52541
Side · 142,973 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 6, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 46406309 1FMCU24X6TUB46481
Mechanical · 234,620 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 26, 2019
$325
1996 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 41058739 1FMDU32P7TUD58514
Front end · 87,631 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2019
$175
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 24232629 1FMDU32X6TUA48404
Front end · 220,759 mi · Atlanta North, GA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Aug 21, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 41207239 1FMDU34X6TZA70340
Normal wear · 187,037 mi · Long Beach, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 9, 2019
$275
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 41357989 1FMDU34X3TUA78019
Minor dents & scratches · 194,666 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 9, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 42116089 1FMDU34X6TZB81499
Front end · 188,047 mi · Peoria, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 41031989 1FMDU34X1TUB48407
Front end · 204,689 mi · West Warren, MA, USA
Keys
Jul 24, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 41577139 1FMDU34X5TUC16398
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Jul 22, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 41513159 1FMDU34X6TUB28735
Rear end · 168,718 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Keys
Jul 22, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 38146679 1FMDU34X3TUC73554
Front end · 158,668 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 19, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 36637579 1FMDU34X0TUA54437
Front end · 182,341 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 19, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 31505579 1FMDU32X1TUC67769
Side · 158,923 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 3, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 37167609 1FMDU35PXTZB10515
Minor dents & scratches · 212,016 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Jun 24, 2019
$400
1996 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 36352069 1FMDU32PXTZA43077
Rear end · 108,780 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 21, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 36864999 1FMDU34X6TUA89113
Mechanical · 175,096 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 18, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 35712639 1FMDU35P2TUC31942
Side · 148,609 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Keys
Jun 11, 2019
1996 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 31933469 1FMDU34X8TZB33096
Mechanical · 140,030 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
May 31, 2019
$250
1996 Ford Explorer XL
IAAI 24879888 1FMDU34X7TUB32440
All over · 195,463 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Keys
May 20, 2019
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 114 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$275 | 1996 |
| Mexico |
|
$325 | 1996 |
| Guatemala |
|
$225 | 1996 |
| El Salvador |
|
$80 | 1996 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
53 sold
median $250
IAAI
73 sold
median $300
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1996 Ford Explorer sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1996 Ford Explorer was $275; half of the 126 sales went for $200 to $350.
Where do 1996 Ford Explorer cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (90%), Mexico (8%), Guatemala (1%).
Is a 1996 Ford Explorer cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $250, IAAI $300.
How much does a 1996 Ford Explorer sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1996 Ford Explorer lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1996 Ford Explorer final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1996 Ford Explorer
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
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