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1997 Ford Explorer Overview

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2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV
17 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,971
2 Dr Sport SUV
7 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,702
2 Dr XL 4WD SUV
10 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,860
2 Dr XL SUV
1 national listings
4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV
8 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,852
4 Dr Eddie Bauer AWD SUV
14 national listings
Avg. Price: $4,055
4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV
4 national listings
Avg. Price: $4,158
4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV
6 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,626
4 Dr Limited AWD SUV
Avg. Price: $3,578
4 Dr Limited SUV
Avg. Price: $3,984
4 Dr XL 4WD SUV
37 national listings
Avg. Price: $4,101
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Average User Score

45 stars

Based on 37 reviews

Love My Explorer! It's The Best!!! by StarCruiser
 — This is my wife's vehicle. It has 245,000 miles and just keeps on going. Very dependable. She is the original owner and has had no trouble with it. She purchased the extended warranty and never ha... Read More
Osu Party Bus! by Andrew
 — It is 10 years old, but It still looks and runs great! Has a power glass sliding sun/moon roof, running boards, pioneer CD AM/FM radio, Ipod hook-up, power everything, remote start ( Coming soon), AWD... Read More
I Love My Sandy, Shes Perfect For Me! by Brittany
 — at first i hated the rare blue interior but now its kind of cool. no one has a truck like mine. there are two small rust spot that i plan on patching up. rust is so hideous! ugh. The gas isnt too bad ... Read More

1997 Ford Explorer Overview

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Based on 37 reviews

1997 Ford Explorer

New options on the 1997 Ford Explorer offered buyers of America's most popular SUV more choices under the hood.  In addition to the 4.9 liter, 210-horsepower V-8 engine introduced in 1996, the '97 Explorer also came off the line with an optional single overhead cam 4.0 liter V-6 which delivered 205 horsepower.  

Agility was also a selling point for the '97 Ford Explorer: real all-wheel drive was available for the first time on the Eddie Bauer and Limited trims.  In addition to those higher-end trim selections, the 1997 Explorer was offered in Sport, XL, and XLT trims, with a choice of two-door and four-door body styles.

Fuel efficiency wasn't bad by sport-utility vehicle standards: 14 to 18 mpg city, 17 to 23 mpg highway, depending on model, engine, and bodystyle, were the EPA's estimates.  The Ford Explorer continued to outsell other vehicles in its class because of its affordability, durability, and superior cargo capacity.  

Some drivers love this workhorse for toting the family around; others like to take the four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions on off-road adventures.  Either way, the 1997 Ford Explorer has lasting appeal.

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Cost $20,610 Original MSRP $4,434 Average Instant Market Value $3,657 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 22 18 20
Horsepower 160 215 185
Crash Test Rating 4 4 3
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 32.6 40.9
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.4 40.9 40.9

Ford Explorer Questions

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I Got A 1997 Ford Explorer What Size Socket Do I Need To Take The Transfer ...

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bostoninflorida
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Whining/wheezing/seezing Sound, Explorer Wont Start, Radiator And Reservior...

my 1997 ford explorer was draining water from the back flow reservoir so i had to fill it daily, even twice a day. according to my roomate, he forgot to fill the reservoir even once. on the 3rd day t...

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1997 Explorer

1997 Explorer I have a both a V8 and a V6 AWD 1997 ... #1 will the transmissions swap with each other ? #2 Is there any indicator that AWD is engaged ? If not, can I add an indicator ? #3 ...

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Faizel
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Hi Do Anny One Have Engine Parts For A Ford Explorer In Cape Town

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Faizel
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So They Have Check The Ford Explore And Its Not The Pump & Not The Plugs Do...

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