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1997 Ford Explorer
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Portland, OR
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Est.
$400
/mo*
- Down Payment
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- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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1999 Ford Explorer XL
225,782 mi.
$4,991
Seattle Auto Haus LLC
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Gold Metallic
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-20
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI OHV
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Features
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1996 Ford Explorer Sport
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$7,900
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Int. color: Tan
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MPG:
16-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
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1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
107,333 mi.
$6,488
Patriot Auto Sales LLC
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Off white
Int. color: Medium Prairie Tan
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 210HP
Stock #: W1786
VIN: 1FMZU34E1XZA12551
Features
Convenience:
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Entertainment:
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Seating:
Leather Seats, Memory Seat
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White Clearcoat
Int. color: Brown
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 160HP
Stock #: 7060
VIN: 1FMYU22X2XUB17722
Features
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black Clearcoat
Int. color: Tan
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG:
15-18
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 205HP
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Entertainment:
CD Player
Vehicle information
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Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT
121,000 mi.
$8,000
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: White
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: A/T
Engine: 205.0HP 4.0L V6 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
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353,602 mi.
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: Light Denim Blue (CC/Met)
Int. color: Medium Prairie Tan
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
15-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.0L 6 CYL. GAS
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VIN: 1FMZU34E1WUD36367
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Entertainment:
CD Player
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: White Pearl Tricoat Clearcoat Metallic
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
14-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 5L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 215HP
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VIN: 1FMZU35PXXZB24250
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:
14-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 5L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 215HP
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VIN: 1FMZU35P2XZA85184
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT
167,028 mi.
$7,995
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: Blue
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-20
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI SOHC
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Features
Exterior:
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1996 Ford Explorer Sport
170,813 mi.
$5,999
$451 price drop
PAW - Pre Auction Wholesale
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
16-20
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 160HP
Stock #: PD01950
VIN: 1FMCU24X0TUB08325
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: RED
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 160HP
Stock #: 26934
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Features
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels
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Used
1998 Ford Explorer
215,517 mi.
$4,500
Russ Hubler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Red
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Engine: 4.0L V6 12V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: P2506801
VIN: 1FMZU34E2WUA90610
Features
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Black / Silver
Int. color: Dark Graphite
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
MPG:
14-19
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Engine: 5.0L V8 16V MPFI OHV
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Features
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Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
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1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
222,349 mi.
$2,195
$300 price drop
A&R Auto
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Oxford White Clearcoat
Int. color: Brown
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG:
14-18
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 5L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 215HP
Stock #: 0513
VIN: 1FMZU32P8XZA80513
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Seating:
Leather Seats
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Prices from | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $45,228 |
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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Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 4.2
- Interior 4.1
- Performance 4.0
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.0
- 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 4.0
- 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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