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Ford Explorer Loan Calculator

Our Loan Calculator display shows you how your Ford Explorer loan balance compares to the ongoing value of your vehicle. With financing, each monthly payment will reduce the balance of your loan. Unfortunately, during this same period, your vehicle's resale value will decline as well. The purpose of this tool is to show you how you can finance your Explorer to ensure that your loan balance declines faster than the value of your vehicle.

With your results below, the goal is to have the shaded area be entirely green. This likely means that the value of your vehicle will always be greater than your loan balance. If you see yellow or red, your loan balance at some point will be at or above the value of your vehicle. You want to avoid this as we describe here. For the best financial outcome, adjust your loan terms, or choose a vehicle that doesn't depreciate as rapidly. We've also created a video that explains these scenarios and demonstrates the loan calculator.

Ford Explorer Loan Calculator

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Ford Explorer Projected Resale Value vs Loan Balance

Year Resale Value Loan Balance Difference
0 $39,635 $39,635 $0 (0%)
1 $35,353 $27,043 +$8,310 (24%)
2 $33,302 $13,841 +$19,461 (58%)
3 $27,068 $0 +$27,068 (100%)

Ford Explorer Monthly Payment

Loan Term 36 Months
APR 4.75%
Paid in Full Mar, 2027
$1,183.45
Total Principal $39,635
Total Interest $2,964
Total Cost of Loan $42,599
$1,183.45
Loan Term 36 Months
APR 4.75%
Paid in Full Mar, 2027
Total Principal $39,635
Total Interest $2,964
Total Cost of Loan $42,599

Ford Explorer Loan Amortization

Month Interest Principal Balance
Apr, 2024 $156.89 $1,027.00 $38,608.00
May, 2024 $152.82 $1,031.00 $37,577.00
Jun, 2024 $148.74 $1,035.00 $36,542.00
Jul, 2024 $144.65 $1,039.00 $35,503.00
Aug, 2024 $140.53 $1,043.00 $34,460.00
Sep, 2024 $136.40 $1,047.00 $33,413.00

This Ford Explorer is expected to lose $12,567 of its resale value during the 36 months of this loan. Check out our Ford Explorer Depreciation Calculator for a detailed analysis of the Explorer's past and expected future depreciation. This user-friendly tool allows you to interactively see how well the Explorer has, and will continue to, hold its value, during your specific ownership period. It will even suggest to you the best Explorer model years to buy to get the best value.

Other Ford Explorer Costs of Ownership


Finding a car or truck that saves on financing costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Ford Explorer costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: