Right now there are 110,994 used Ford listings across 52 models, averaging $19,797. That average hides a 22.4-fold range — from the Five Hundred at $2,500 to the F-450 at $55,995 — so the model you pick decides the price far more than the badge does.
Ford models on the market
A used Ford can mean almost anything: the Ford F-450 asks $55,995 at the median while the Ford Five Hundred goes for $2,500 — a 22.4-fold spread under one badge, with the middle of the range around $12,950. Which is why the model matters more than the marque here — open the one you are shopping for. Supply counts too: with 110,994 listings across 40 models, a Ford with plenty of choice lets you walk away from a bad car.
| Model | Listings | Median price | Years listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | $20,995 (2018) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford F-250 | $25,980 (2019) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford F-350 | $34,950 (2019) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford Escape | $8,500 (2017) | 2001–2026 | |
| Ford Explorer | $12,500 (2017) | 1991–2027 | |
| Ford Transit | $19,995 (2019) | 2008–2026 | |
| Ford Fusion | $4,000 (2012) | 2006–2026 | |
| Ford Mustang | $7,500 (2006) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford Focus | $4,950 (2014) | 2000–2019 | |
| Ford Edge | $5,990 (2013) | 2003–2024 | |
| Ford F-550 | $42,500 (2017) | 1998–2026 | |
| Ford Ranger | $6,850 (2004) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford E-350 | $13,500 (2010) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford Expedition | $15,920 (2017) | 1997–2027 | |
| Ford F-450 | $55,995 (2018) | 1991–2026 | |
| Ford Transit Connect | $12,890 (2016) | 2010–2026 | |
| Ford Taurus | $5,995 (2013) | 1991–2019 | |
| Ford Fiesta | $4,800 (2015) | 2011–2019 | |
| Ford E-450 | $23,900 (2019) | 1996–2026 | |
| Ford Bronco | $43,995 (2023) | 1990–2026 | |
| Ford Bronco Sport | $16,999 (2021) | 1995–2026 | |
| Ford Flex | $12,995 (2019) | 2009–2019 | |
| Ford E-150 | $8,999 (2013) | 1990–2015 | |
| Ford Maverick | $25,995 (2024) | 2012–2026 | |
| Ford Explorer Sport | $12,950 (2017) | 1996–2023 | |
| Ford Excursion | $16,995 (2004) | 2000–2005 | |
| Ford Expedition MAX | $18,999 (2019) | 1994–2027 | |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | $2,900 (2003) | 1991–2013 | |
| Ford Thunderbird | $12,999 (2002) | 1991–2005 | |
| Ford Crown Victoria | $5,950 (2010) | 1991–2023 | |
| Ford Expedition EL | $11,200 (2017) | 2003–2017 | |
| Ford F-650 | $16,999 (2008) | 2000–2024 | |
| Ford Ecosport | $9,987 (2018) | 2018–2022 | |
| Ford C-Max | $6,150 (2013) | 2013–2018 | |
| Ford F-750 | $39,950 (2011) | 2000–2025 | |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $32,354 (2023) | 2021–2026 | |
| Ford Five Hundred | $2,500 (2005) | 2005–2008 | |
| Ford Windstar | $2,900 (2003) | 1995–2003 | |
| Ford Freestyle | $3,300 (2005) | 2004–2007 | |
| Ford Freestar | $3,750 (2005) | 2004–2007 |
Buying a Ford from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 22 years of listings, 62,455 from dealers and 19,319 private — a forecourt Ford asks 44% more than one sold privately, 1.44× at the median. That premium buys reconditioning, a warranty in some states and paperwork someone else handles; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather do yourself.
Drawn within each model year on purpose — a flat comparison would put the Ford dealer premium far higher, but only because forecourt stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Ford figures on this page come from 110,994 live Ford listings — asking prices, not sale prices. Sellers ask more than they get, so treat these as the top of the range, not the bottom.
Percentages here are never plain averages: each listing is first turned into its ratio against the median for its own model year, and those ratios are averaged instead. Without that step the numbers lie confidently — average every Ford listing by seller and the dealer premium looks far bigger than the honest 44% above, purely because forecourt stock is younger. Slices too thin to survive the test are dropped rather than dressed up with an error bar, which on Ford leaves 40 models standing out of the 52 tracked. The full method, with the traps it avoids →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford cost?
Across 110,994 live listings covering 52 models, the average asking price is $19,797. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Ford is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the Five Hundred at $2,500. Bear in mind a cheap purchase and a cheap car are different things — check its reliability record too.
Which Ford models are easiest to find?
The F-150 leads with 24,496 of the 110,994 Ford listings on file — roughly 22% of everything the marque has on the market, which is the difference between being able to walk away from a bad car and having to take what you find.
Is a Ford cheaper from a private seller?
Yes, by about 44% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 62,455 dealer and 19,319 private Ford listings. The dealer premium pays for reconditioning and paperwork; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather handle yourself.
Are these Ford prices what cars actually sell for?
No — these are asking prices from live classified adverts, 110,994 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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