Salvage 1996 Ford Explorer for sale

Browse 26 salvage 1996 Ford Explorer vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P3TZB56977 · 65312466

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 64500 mi
Primary damage: ROLLOVER
Storage location: AVON, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$375Oct 19, 20260h 00m

IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X3TU****** · 46166562

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 179834 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Baltimore (Maryland)
Title status: Clear

Buy now US$325Oct 22, 20260h 00m

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X5TU****** · 46377177

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Unknown

Primary damage: All Over
Storage location: Tucson (Arizona)

Auction not assigned

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Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X0TZA43392 · 65625306

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 188575 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,458Repair 207% of value

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Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X8TUA95348 · 57274636

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · MANUAL

Odometer: 180242 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,934

Ended

Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X1TZA88019 · 71293906

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 63255 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: VAN NUYS, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$50Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,425Repair 195% of value

Ended

IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X6TU****** · 46192146

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 269449 mi
Primary damage: Rollover
Storage location: Jackson (Mississippi)

Ended

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32P5TZ****** · 46182896

5.0L V8 FI 16V F2 · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Right Side
Storage location: Atlanta East (Georgia)

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Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X1TZB93448 · 69569216

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 122195 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HUEYTOWN, AL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,501Repair 107% of value

Ended

IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X1TU****** · 46135130

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 205515 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Atlanta (Georgia)
Title status: Clear

EndedSep 25, 2026

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X7TU****** · 46137579

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Seattle (Washington)

Ended

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMCU24X7TU****** · 46074123

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Manual

Odometer: 112650 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Denver East (Colorado)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 22, 2026

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P6TU****** · 46089083

5.0L V8 FI 16V F2 · 8 cyl · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Left Rear
Storage location: York Springs (Pennsylvania)
Status: Runs & drives

Ended

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X6TU****** · 46097063

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Unknown

Odometer: 185168 mi
Primary damage: Unknown
Storage location: East Bay (California)

Ended

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Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X1TUA72979 · 68062476

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 213861 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SPARTANBURG, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$175Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$645Repair 526% of value

Ended

IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X7TU****** · 46041047

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 88966 mi
Primary damage: Left & Right Side
Storage location: Macon (Georgia)
Status: Runs & drives

Ended

Ended

IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X4TU****** · 46053929

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Anchorage (Alaska)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

Ended

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X1TU****** · 46038962

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Left Side
Storage location: Atlanta East (Georgia)
Title status: Salvage

Ended

IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X1TU****** · 46035915

4.0L V6 FI F · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Los Angeles South (California)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 9, 2026

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P7TZ****** · 45957231

5.0L V8 FI 16V F2 · 8 cyl · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Rear
Storage location: Fayetteville (Arkansas)
Status: Runs & drives

Ended

Ended

Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32X4TUA07723 · 53344886

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · Rear-wheel drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 180039 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LONGVIEW, TX
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$25Aug 24, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32P4TZB96540 · 58978986

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 183927 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: TANNER, AL
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Sep 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,683

Ended

Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X9TUC33852 · 62715756

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 189440 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Aug 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,419

Ended

Copart USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P2TUD62756 · 60385996

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 218921 mi
Primary damage: NORMAL WEAR
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: None
Status: Doesn't start

EndedAug 19, 2026

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IAA USA

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34X5TU****** · 45646828

4.0L V6 FI F · Automatic · Gasoline

Odometer: 209842 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Buckhannon (West Virginia)
Title status: None

Ended

Ended

IAA Canada

1996 FORD EXPLORER

1FMCU24X7TUD00096 · 12593804

4.0L V6 FI F · Auto

Odometer: 285623 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Rockyview, AB
Title status: Repairable
Status: Runs & drives

EndedJul 6, 2026

That’s all 26 lots.

1996 Ford Explorer price data

Median bid: $325
Average bid: $863
Bid range: $325 – $1,400
Avg. retail: $2,581

Based on 26 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

11 recall campaigns on record

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSMay 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOct 2009
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 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApr 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMar 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
SUSPENSIONNov 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS.
TIRES:TREAD/BELTAug 2000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
TIRES:TREAD/BELTMay 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

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How much does a salvage 1996 Ford Explorer sell for?

Across 26 salvage 1996 Ford Explorer lots, the median winning-side bid is $325 and the average is $863 (range $325 to $1,400). Pre-loss retail value averages $2,581. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.