Find A Pre-owned Ford Explorer For You At Star Ford of Glendale in Glendale, CA

Let's be clear about something: the Ford Explorer is not the vanilla family hauler that its segment reputation might suggest. The current generation is a legitimately sharp piece of engineering — with a rear-wheel-drive-based platform that gives it handling dynamics most three-row SUVs can't touch, a turbocharged engine lineup, and an available ST trim with a twin-turbo 3.0L V6 that makes it clear Ford wasn't playing around. At Star Ford of Glendale, we carry used Explorers across the trim range, and we're straight shooters about what each one brings to the table.

We don't mess around with the buying process either. We'll give you a fair look at your trade-in value, lay out your financing options without the runaround, get you out on a proper test drive, and help you find the Explorer that actually fits how you live — not just what looks good on paper.

Is a Used Ford Explorer Built for the Way You Drive?

The Explorer was built for people who want a three-row SUV that doesn't completely surrender its personality in the pursuit of practicality. The ST trim is a straight-up performance statement — 400 horsepower, sport-tuned suspension, and a cabin that leans into the driver experience rather than away from it. Even the mid-range trims deliver real capability with available 4x4, up to 5,600 lbs of towing, and a driving character that's more engaging than the segment average. If that sounds like your kind of SUV, Star Ford of Glendale has exactly what you're looking for.

What Makes the Used Ford Explorer Stand Apart?

The rear-wheel-drive-based architecture is the Explorer's secret weapon — it's the foundation that separates it from the competition's front-wheel-drive-based platforms and gives it a more balanced, dynamic feel behind the wheel. Add in a modern, tech-forward interior with a 10.1-inch portrait touchscreen on recent trims, available third-row seating that doesn't require a shoehorn to access, and Ford's Co-Pilot360 safety suite, and you have a genuinely well-rounded machine that brings something real to the segment.

Used Ford Explorer Key Features

Rear-wheel-drive-based platform for sharper, more balanced driving dynamics
Available 3.0L twin-turbo V6 in the ST trim with 400 horsepower
Three-row seating with available second-row captain's chairs
Available Ford 4x4 with Terrain Management System for real off-road competence
Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology on select trims

The Benefits of Buying a Used Ford Explorer in Glendale, CA

Here's the bottom line on buying a used Explorer: the current generation made serious leaps over its predecessor, so buying a model from the current gen — even a few years used — means getting a dramatically better vehicle than the used market pricing might reflect. The ST trims in particular represent strong value when found pre-owned, putting genuine performance hardware in reach at a price that's hard to argue with.

At Star Ford of Glendale, we stock used Explorers because we believe in the product and we know our customers will too. Come in, see what we've got, and let's find the one that'll actually make you want to take the long way home.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Used Ford Explorer

What makes the Ford Explorer ST worth looking at on the used market?

The Explorer ST is one of the more underrated performance SUVs on the used market right now. With a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 producing 400 horsepower, sport-tuned suspension, and a rear-wheel-drive-based platform that gives it genuine driving dynamics, the ST delivers a driving experience that's hard to find in a three-row SUV at any price — and buying used makes the value proposition even sharper.

Can I trade in my current vehicle toward a used Ford Explorer?

You can — and we give fair, market-based trade-in values without the games. Use our online trade-in tool to get your number and apply it toward whichever Explorer we put in front of you. Straight forward, no nonsense.

Does Star Ford of Glendale offer financing for a used Ford Explorer?

We do — and we keep it simple. Our finance center works with real lenders to find rates that make sense for your situation. Fill out an application online and we'll come back with options that are actually worth your time.

How do I test drive a used Ford Explorer at Star Ford of Glendale?

Use our online scheduler or call us directly. Come with questions, come ready to drive it hard enough to actually know what you've got — that's what a test drive is for. We'll have it ready.

At Star Ford of Glendale, we back the vehicles we carry. Come see our used Explorer inventory and let's get you in the right one.