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Verdict
Grand SUV de 5,04 m et sept places, vendu en Europe uniquement en hybride rechargeable V6 de 457 ch cumulés. Un article relayant Ford lui attribue 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur sa fiabilité en Europe : la fiche reste prudente, et la consommation réelle batterie vide avoisine 10 l/100 km selon L'argus.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €37,980 – €54,890
- Monthly cost
- €551
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 3.0 EcoBoost PHEV 457 ST-Line.
3.0 EcoBoost PHEV 457 ST-Line
✓ RecommendedHybrid · Automatic · 457 hp · 3.1 L/100 km · 71 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
V6 essence 3.0 de 357 ch et moteur électrique pour 457 ch cumulés, boîte automatique à 10 rapports, batterie de 13,6 kWh (42 km en électrique WLTP) ; vendue 77 000 € à son lancement en France (L'argus).
3.0 EcoBoost PHEV 457 Platinum
Hybrid · Automatic · 457 hp · 3.1 L/100 km · 71 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Même motorisation de 457 ch cumulés et boîte automatique à 10 rapports dans la finition haut de gamme, vendue 79 000 € à son lancement en France (L'argus).
Market prices
€37,980 – €54,890
Indicative range: 2020 à 2023, médianes par année de 39 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | €37,980 | 7 |
| 2021 | €47,490 | 21 |
| 2022 | €43,390 | 6 |
| 2023 | €54,890 | 5 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €37,980 – €54,890 (2020 to 2023) | €46,900 | — | — |
| Germany | €36,990 – €46,900 (2020 to 2023) | €39,990 | -15 % | 59 |
| Belgium | €39,498 – €41,990 (2021 to 2022) | €40,998 | — | 9 |
| Spain | €32,990 – €39,700 (2020 to 2023) | €34,970 | -25 % | 147 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 71 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Ford Explorer”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 27 August 2026 — Une plaque d'anode pliée sur les cellules de la batterie à haute tension pourrait entraîner un court-circuit, entraînant par conséquent une panne du moteur et l'arrêt de la batterie, augmentant ainsi le risque d'incendie. Official notice
- 29 August 2025 — Le mécanisme de rétraction de la ceinture de sécurité ne fonctionne pas correctement. Cela peut entraîner un rouleau lâche et une tension insuffisante de la ceinture de sécurité, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure en cas d'accident. Official notice
- 27 September 2024 — Une partie défectueuse dans les cellules de batterie à haute tension pourrait provoquer un court-circuit de la batterie et provoquer un incendie. Official notice
- 25 June 2021 — Un problème peut survenir avec le logiciel actuel de l’unité de commande télématique (tcu), ce qui pourrait affecter la fonctionnalité du système ecall. Par conséquent, le service d’urgence peut ne pas être contacté en cas de besoin. Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €76 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €28 |
| Depreciation | €389 |
| Total per month | €551 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€76
3.0 EcoBoost PHEV 457 ST-Line version: combined consumption of 3.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
3.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €76
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€28
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€389
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Ford Explorer VI — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier dans le réseau Ford, par le numéro de série, les campagnes de rappel ouvertes.
- Demander l'état de santé de la batterie de traction (13,6 kWh) et l'autonomie électrique réelle.
- Tester la recharge sur prise domestique et sur borne, avec le câble d'origine.
- Essayer la boîte automatique à 10 rapports : à-coups, passages de rapports.
- Contrôler les aides à la conduite, la caméra et l'état des 20 pouces et des pneus de 255/55.
Questions to ask the seller
- La voiture a-t-elle été rappelée en concession, et les campagnes ont-elles été soldées ?
- Quelle autonomie électrique obtenez-vous en usage normal, et comment la rechargez-vous ?
- L'entretien a-t-il été fait dans le réseau Ford, avec factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Ford Explorer VI (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Ford Explorer VI est-il sûr ?
Un article relayant le communiqué de Ford lui attribue la note maximale de 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP.
Quel est le volume du coffre du Ford Explorer VI ?
635 litres en configuration 5 places, 240 litres en 7 places, selon L'argus.
Quelle est la consommation du Ford Explorer hybride rechargeable ?
3,1 l/100 km batterie chargée en WLTP, mais environ 10,4 l/100 km batterie vide, selon L'argus.
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