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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

$4,571

For Used Cars

Average Savings

$860

Based on all 1997 Explorer deals found

Biggest Savings

$860

Below estimated market price

Good Deals

$3,302

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 $36,227 Save $7,112 on 246 deals 1,043 listings

Other Ford Explorer Years

Year Average Price Deals Listings
2025 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $50,409 Save $11,439 on 674 deals 15,574 listings
2024 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $35,556 Save $9,796 on 423 deals 998 listings
2023 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $33,761 Save $9,029 on 1,567 deals 4,003 listings
2022 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $31,237 Save $8,010 on 2,228 deals 4,955 listings
2021 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $26,634 Save $7,566 on 962 deals 1,896 listings
2020 Ford Explorer for Sale Near Me $24,184 Save $7,106 on 1,153 deals 2,472 listings

Ford Explorer Trims

Trim Average Price Deals Listings
Used Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer $6,016 Save $3,596 on 28 deals 106 listings
Used Ford Explorer Limited $24,423 Save $8,584 on 1,637 deals 3,796 listings
Used Ford Explorer Sport $16,520 Save $5,443 on 374 deals 869 listings
Used Ford Explorer XLT $24,668 Save $8,010 on 4,797 deals 10,907 listings

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Ford Bronco for Sale $55,284 Save $13,338 on 1,738 deals 25,724 listings
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Ford Explorer for Sale $39,549 Save $11,439 on 9,882 deals 45,169 listings
Ford F-150 for Sale $50,305 Save $23,953 on 16,502 deals 101,278 listings
Ford Mustang for Sale $40,017 Save $13,856 on 3,703 deals 19,050 listings

Popular Colors For 1997 Ford Explorer

Average Price Deals Listings
White 1997 Ford Explorer $3,995 - 1 listing

Average Price of Ford Explorer Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Ford Explorer XLT (1991-2020)

$23,216 11,107 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)

$22,578 3,862 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)

$38,921 2,133 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Platinum (2016-2020)

$30,433 1,121 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Sport (1991-2000, 2013-2019)

$15,920 1,034 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train 4WD, AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer ST-Line (2022)

$39,648 884 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Ford Explorer Base (2011-2020)

$14,648 854 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, FWD, RWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Active (2025)

$42,794 821 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, RWD
Fuel Type Gas

Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility (2013-2023)

$14,804 510 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Flex fuel, Gas
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Ford Explorer Timberline (2021)

$34,454 471 Listings
Body Style SUV
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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