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Used 1997 Ford Explorer Limited for sale near me

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Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: White Pearl Tricoat Clearcoat Metallic
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 14-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Engine: 5L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 215HP
Stock #: 19776
VIN: 1FMZU35PXXZB24250

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: CD Player
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Green
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 205HP
Stock #: P3705A
VIN: 1FMZU34E5WZC04537

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: CD Player
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Black Clearcoat Metallic
Int. color: Dark Graphite
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG: 14-17
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed
Engine: 5L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 215HP
Stock #: 180
VIN: 1FMZU35P8XUC05406

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: CD Player
Exterior: Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat

Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2024 Ford Explorer Limited $31,614 123 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer Limited $31,359 129 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer Limited $29,738 97 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer Limited $24,947 125 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer Limited $22,996 110 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer Limited $18,337 41 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer Limited $16,600 77 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer Limited $14,606 69 Great deals
2016 Ford Explorer Limited $12,580 55 Great deals
2015 Ford Explorer Limited $11,610 30 Great deals

About the 1997 Ford Explorer Limited

Basics

Limited shown.

Seating
5
Door count
4
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Combined MPG
0
Transmission
A/T
Engine
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Side view of the 1997 Ford Explorer Limited
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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.

Ratings (22 reviews)

86% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.2
Trims

Limited (3 styles)

Style
4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD 4dr 112" WB Limited
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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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