Used 2017 Ford Explorer for Sale near Houston, TX
310 results
- 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:
- Blue Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,402
- Stock #:
- 68145A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT2JGB88117


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2018 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
89,402 mi
$21,619
- Year:
- 2017
- 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 Clearcoat Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Light Camel
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 130,975
- Stock #:
- HGE28688G
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7F84HGE28688

Sponsored Listing
2017 Ford Explorer
Limited
130,975 mi
$11,322
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 121,447
- Stock #:
- 10187
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7DH7HGB15153

Sponsored Listing
2017 Ford Explorer
XLT
121,447 mi
$9,149
- 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:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 96,655
- Stock #:
- JGA97451
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT6JGA97451

2018 Ford Explorer
Sport AWD
96,655 mi
$17,717
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Stone
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 138,819
- Stock #:
- JGB42402
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7FH1JGB42402

2018 Ford Explorer
Limited
138,819 mi
$13,220
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 83,485
- Stock #:
- 15417A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D80HGB05886

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT
83,485 mi
$14,991
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Dark Earth Gray/Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 105,660
- Stock #:
- XHGE22696
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D82HGE22696

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT
105,660 mi
$14,217
- 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:
- Gray (Magnetic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 130,836
- Stock #:
- T5648A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D80GGD01406

2016 Ford Explorer
XLT
130,836 mi
$11,506
- 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:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Soft Ceramic
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,893
- Stock #:
- C47804
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT9GGC47804

2016 Ford Explorer
Platinum 4WD
81,893 mi
$16,299
- Year:
- 2017
- 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 Clearcoat Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Light Camel
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 130,975
- Stock #:
- HGE28688G
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7F84HGE28688

2017 Ford Explorer
Limited
130,975 mi
$11,322
- 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:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,010
- Stock #:
- 208
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D88JGC41138
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
89,010 mi
$11,900
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 123,201
- Stock #:
- P15528
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7DH7JGB30337

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
123,201 mi
$12,227
- 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:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 141,970
- Stock #:
- A97592
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D8XJGA97592

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
141,970 mi
$10,095
CarGurus Analysis:
2017 Ford Explorer
With 320 currently listed for sale near Houston, TX and an average price of $13,054.00, 20.0% 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.
71.9% of 2017 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2017 Ford Explorer is appreciated for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and impressive power, especially with the EcoBoost engine, though it lacks some modern safety features like lane and parking assist.
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 110,663
- Stock #:
- 263565A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7DH6HGC31119

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT
110,663 mi
$13,716
- 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:
- Gold
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 136,294
- Stock #:
- HGC69060
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F89HGC69060

2017 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
136,294 mi
$12,230
- 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:
- 126,596
- Stock #:
- GGC27071
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F84GGC27071

2016 Ford Explorer
Limited 4WD
126,596 mi
$12,907
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 121,447
- Stock #:
- 10187
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7DH7HGB15153

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT
121,447 mi
$9,149
- 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:
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 90,895
- Stock #:
- JGB42633T
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HTXJGB42633

2018 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
90,895 mi
$19,716
- 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:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 142,640
- Stock #:
- R2601116
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7F87GGA43690

2016 Ford Explorer
Limited
142,640 mi
$8,825
- 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:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,627
- Stock #:
- C23336
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F83HGC23336

2017 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
81,627 mi
$16,696
- 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:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 134,208
- Stock #:
- JGB89054
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D84JGB89054

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
134,208 mi
$11,215
- Year:
- 2016
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 112,076
- Stock #:
- WYC-A35258
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7DH6GGA35258

2016 Ford Explorer
XLT
112,076 mi
$11,464
- 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:
- Red (Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black w/Red Accent
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 100,793
- Stock #:
- JGA79100
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT8JGA79100

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2018 Ford Explorer
Sport AWD
100,793 mi
$17,995
CarGurus Analysis: 2017 Ford Explorer

Summary
With 320 currently listed for sale near Houston, TX and an average price of $13,054.00, 20.0% 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.
71.9% of 2017 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2017 Ford Explorer is appreciated for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and impressive power, especially with the EcoBoost engine, though it lacks some modern safety features like lane and parking assist.
Why it stands out
The 2017 Ford Explorer remains a strong contender in the midsize SUV segment thanks to its well-rounded capabilities and spacious interior. One of its notable strengths includes the availability of the EcoBoost engine, which provides a surprising amount of power while enhancing efficiency. This model emphasizes comfort and versatility, making it an ideal choice for families or anyone needing ample passenger and cargo space. While users appreciate the ride quality and handling of the Explorer, the vehicle does have some limitations, such as the absence of advanced features which are becoming increasingly common in newer models. However, the overall user feedback is typically positive, highlighting the reliability and overall driving experience of the Explorer.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $25,546.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 31.9%
- User rating: 4.92 / 5
- Total listings: 476
- Average price: $22,625.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 29.4%
- User rating: 5 / 5
- Total listings: 476
- Average price: $30,968.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 31.3%
- User rating: 4.75 / 5
- Total listings: 390
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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