Used 2017 Ford Explorer for Sale near Chicago, IL
282 results
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 140,799
- Stock #:
- 34186M
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8DH0GGD25324
Sponsored by Crase Auto Connection
2016 Ford Explorer
XLT 4WD
140,799 mi
$9,800
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 173,408
- Stock #:
- 6F162A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F84HGA08855
Sponsored Listing
2017 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
173,408 mi
$9,881
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ingot Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 168,212
- Stock #:
- 37534
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D89GGC37534
Sponsored Listing
2016 Ford Explorer
XLT 4WD
168,212 mi
$10,170
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 69,434
- Stock #:
- R3129A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F86JGA89590
2018 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
69,434 mi
$18,944
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 97,231
- Stock #:
- F1200
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D81GGC21029
2016 Ford Explorer
XLT
97,231 mi
$12,799
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 86,056
- Stock #:
- N260209A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D87JGC35448
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
86,056 mi
$17,150
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ingot Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 96,955
- Stock #:
- K8276
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D85HGD61642
-$832
2017 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
96,955 mi
$15,195
$14,363
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 304 hp 3.7L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Charcoal Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 90,199
- Stock #:
- 26116A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8AR4HGD06130
2017 Ford Explorer
Police Interceptor Utility AWD
90,199 mi
$9,201
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 304 hp 3.7L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 93,548
- Stock #:
- C78167
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8AR6HGC78167
-$5,988
2017 Ford Explorer
Police Interceptor Utility AWD
93,548 mi
$15,987
$9,999
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 74,608
- Stock #:
- 169561C
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT3GGB78416
-$1,400
2016 Ford Explorer
Sport 4WD
74,608 mi
$17,812
$16,412
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 90,929
- Stock #:
- 4812
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F84JGC83969
2018 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
90,929 mi
$17,995
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 85,000
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F89GGA02760
2016 Ford Explorer
Limited 4WD
85,000 mi
$10,900
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 304 hp 3.7L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Charcoal Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 94,739
- Stock #:
- R-335
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8AR5HGC90875
2017 Ford Explorer
Police Interceptor Utility AWD
94,739 mi
$9,995
CarGurus Analysis:
2017 Ford Explorer
With 284 currently listed for sale near Chicago, IL and an average price of $13,802.00, 31.3% of 2017 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2017 Ford Explorer 4.79 / 5 stars.
70.8% of 2017 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2017 Ford Explorer is well-regarded for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and impressive features, particularly appreciated for its EcoBoost engine that showcases power and handling.
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Red
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Mileage:
- 67,243
- Stock #:
- 11989
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D87JGA50990
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
67,243 mi
$15,154
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 74,349
- Stock #:
- F260089FE
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D84JGC67431
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
74,349 mi
$17,673
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 69,980
- Stock #:
- 4871
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT0JGA61559
2018 Ford Explorer
Sport AWD
69,980 mi
$20,995
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 73,302
- Stock #:
- 1087
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8FH5GGC70365
2016 Ford Explorer
Limited 4WD
73,302 mi
$15,990
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ingot Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 88,309
- Stock #:
- P2522
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT2JGC65472
2018 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
88,309 mi
$19,368
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 135,890
- Stock #:
- 3666
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D87JGC02976
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
135,890 mi
$10,995
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 140,799
- Stock #:
- 34186M
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8DH0GGD25324
2016 Ford Explorer
XLT 4WD
140,799 mi
$9,800
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Light Camel
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 70,793
- Stock #:
- CV7443A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8B82GGD10990
-$500
2016 Ford Explorer
Base 4WD
70,793 mi
$14,837
$14,337
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 92,605
- Stock #:
- A74003
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT7JGA74003
2018 Ford Explorer
Sport AWD
92,605 mi
$18,268
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 304 hp 3.7L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Charcoal Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 90,199
- Stock #:
- 26116A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8AR4HGD06130
Sponsored Listing
2017 Ford Explorer
Police Interceptor Utility AWD
90,199 mi
$9,201
CarGurus Analysis: 2017 Ford Explorer
Summary
With 284 currently listed for sale near Chicago, IL and an average price of $13,802.00, 31.3% of 2017 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2017 Ford Explorer 4.79 / 5 stars.
70.8% of 2017 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2017 Ford Explorer is well-regarded for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and impressive features, particularly appreciated for its EcoBoost engine that showcases power and handling.
Why it stands out
The 2017 Ford Explorer continues to uphold its reputation as a midsize SUV that combines performance with practicality. A key differentiator of the Explorer is its versatile interior, which offers generous space for passengers and cargo, making it a great choice for families or those needing extra room for everyday activities. The available EcoBoost engine delivers a surprising amount of power while maintaining decent fuel efficiency, which appeals to a wide range of buyers. Additionally, the Explorer's blend of well-equipped features and safety technology reinforces its position in a competitive market filled with rivals like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. While some users have pointed out the absence of additional modern features like lane and parking assist, the overall performance, comfort, and reliability provide a compelling argument for potential buyers.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $27,434.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 45.9%
- User rating: 4.92 / 5
- Total listings: 351
- Average price: $22,199.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 46.6%
- User rating: 5 / 5
- Total listings: 307
- Average price: $33,987.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 41.9%
- User rating: 4.75 / 5
- Total listings: 339
This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 16, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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Jonathan C
Reviewed a 2017 Ford XLT AWD on Jun 24, 2025
I enjoy how spacious it is it’ll be a great vehicle for roadtrips
Joseph P
Reviewed a 2017 Ford Explorer on Mar 9, 2026
I really appreciate this vehicle very similar to the ST model and I believe that it is a very good value
Matthew G
Reviewed a 2017 Ford Explorer on Dec 4, 2025
Love the features of 4wd, Bluetooth , navigation, manual option, and towing capacity. For the money, and features etc. I think the Jeep Grand Cherokee is my next options.
Gail N
Reviewed a 2017 Ford Explorer on Nov 10, 2020
Love the handling and the eco boost gives it the extra punch of power
2017 Ford Explorer Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| AWD | $33,810 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $31,995 |
| Limited | $41,675 |
| Platinum AWD | $53,235 |
| Limited AWD | $43,825 |
| Sport AWD | $45,355 |
| XLT | $33,775 |
| XLT AWD | $35,925 |
2017 Ford Explorer Price Trends
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