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Used 1997 Ford Explorer

iSeeCars Score 8.4 / 10

  • Reliability 7.5 / 10

  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10

  • Safety 10 / 10

Average Price

$6,709

For Used Cars

Average Savings

$1,170

Based on all 1997 Explorer deals found

Biggest Savings

$1,202

Below estimated market price

Good Deals

$3,311

Typical price of a good deal

How to save money when buying a used 1997 Ford Explorer?

Engine A 6-Cylinder Explorer costs $302 less than a 8-Cylinder
Drive Type A RWD Ford Explorer can be priced $226 less than an all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drive Type An all-wheel drive (AWD) Ford Explorer can be priced $128 less than a 4WD

What colors are the best deals for a 1997 Ford Explorer?

Least Expensive Color

Black

$1,035

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

White

$449

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used 1997 Ford Explorer?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Black $1,035 Savings
Red $103 Savings
Green $19 Savings
White $449 Higher

What 1997 Ford Explorer color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used 1997 Ford Explorer

What is the best time to buy a used 1997 Ford Explorer?

Good times to buy

$274 Average Savings

January, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$198 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July, August are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Price of Ford Explorer by Trim

Trim Average Price Deals Listings
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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Prices in Top Cities

Average Price Deals Listings
Ford Explorer in Atlanta $37,704 Save $7,761 on 158 deals 1,139 listings

Other Ford Explorer Years

Year Average Price Deals Listings
2025 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $44,320 Save $9,402 on 1,014 deals 3,819 listings
2024 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $34,502 Save $9,028 on 182 deals 1,061 listings
2023 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $33,364 Save $7,751 on 760 deals 4,153 listings
2022 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $29,725 Save $7,791 on 854 deals 3,298 listings
2021 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $25,180 Save $5,685 on 475 deals 1,591 listings
2020 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $23,178 Save $7,173 on 725 deals 2,254 listings

Ford Explorer Trims

Trim Average Price Deals Listings
Used Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer $5,621 Save $2,321 on 22 deals 100 listings
Used Ford Explorer Limited $22,213 Save $5,520 on 963 deals 3,351 listings
Used Ford Explorer Sport $15,399 Save $4,929 on 318 deals 888 listings
Used Ford Explorer XLT $23,242 Save $7,173 on 2,488 deals 9,647 listings

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Ford Bronco for Sale $54,947 Save $11,366 on 2,353 deals 38,328 listings
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Ford Explorer for Sale $41,656 Save $9,474 on 6,598 deals 57,505 listings
Ford F-150 for Sale $48,683 Save $24,867 on 16,833 deals 113,944 listings
Ford Mustang for Sale $40,242 Save $12,523 on 1,873 deals 21,701 listings

Popular Colors For 1997 Ford Explorer

Average Price Deals Listings
Blue 1997 Ford Explorer $2,000 Save $1,138 on 1 deal 1 listing

Average Price of Ford Explorer Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Ford Explorer XLT (1991-2020)

$22,096 11,090 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, 4X2, 4X4, AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Limited (1993-2020)

$21,455 3,932 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, 4X2, 4X4, AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer ST (2020)

$38,718 2,571 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer ST-Line (2022)

$39,278 1,826 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Platinum (2016-2020)

$33,880 1,818 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Active (2025)

$40,378 1,433 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas

Ford Explorer Sport (1991-2000, 2013-2019)

$15,124 1,196 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Base (2011-2020)

$13,766 990 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility (2013-2023)

$16,203 717 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Timberline (2021)

$33,265 513 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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