Used 1997 Ford Explorer for sale near Phoenix, AZ
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $50,193 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $40,149 | 16 Great deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $32,705 | 20 Good deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $27,941 | 5 Great deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | $24,084 | 7 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $23,630 | 13 Good deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $16,235 | 17 Good deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $15,457 | 12 Good 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.
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort
- 4.2
- Interior
- 4.1
- Performance
- 4.0
- Value
- 4.3
- Exterior
- 4.1
- Reliability
- 4.2
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
Eddie Bauer (3 styles)
| Style | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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