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Used
1997 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Chicago, IL
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
---|---|---|
2025 Ford Explorer | $36,372 | 3 Good deals |
2024 Ford Explorer | $33,261 | 5 Good deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $27,195 | 23 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $21,758 | 16 Great deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $15,750 | 22 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $16,992 | 29 Good deals |
2018 Ford Explorer | $12,381 | 8 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $11,099 | 11 Good deals |
2016 Ford Explorer | $3,500 | 5 Great deals |
About the 1997 Ford Explorer
XL shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 4
- Door count
- 2
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

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Is the 1997 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 1997 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Explorer owners.
Is the 1997 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 1997 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.2
- Interior 4.1
- Performance 4.0
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 4.2
86% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.2
- Interior 4.1
- Performance 4.0
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 4.2
Eddie Bauer (3 styles)
Style | ||
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4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer | 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD | 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD |
Inventory price | ||
Starting at $29,065 | Starting at $30,730 | Starting at $31,070 |
Combined MPG | ||
0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | ||
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Limited (3 styles)
Style | ||
---|---|---|
4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD | 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD | 4dr 112" WB Limited |
Inventory price | ||
Starting at $35,005 | Starting at $34,670 | Starting at $32,720 |
Combined MPG | ||
0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | ||
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Sport (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
2dr 102" WB Sport | 2dr 102" WB Sport 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $21,265 | Starting at $23,095 |
Combined MPG | |
0 | 0 |
Engine | |
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XL (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 112" WB XL 4WD | 2dr 102" WB XL 4WD | 4dr 112" WB XL | 2dr 102" WB XL |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $23,405 | Starting at $22,050 | Starting at $21,485 | Starting at $20,085 |
Combined MPG | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | |||
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT (3 styles)
Style | ||
---|---|---|
4dr 112" WB XLT | 4dr 112" WB XLT AWD | 4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD |
Inventory price | ||
Starting at $24,220 | Starting at $26,225 | Starting at $26,225 |
Combined MPG | ||
0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | ||
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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