1997 Ford Explorer Limited
1FMDU35P1VZC38550
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Last listed by Motors Northwest
Hours
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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1997 Ford Explorer Limited for sale near TacomaWA
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motors Northwest | Tacoma, WA 98409 | $5,000 | 223,532 mi | 2022-09-29 | 1463 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMDU35P1VZC38550Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 14 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Ford Explorer has 12 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 14 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002…NHTSA campaign 09V399000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 3, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford Explorer Limited (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1999 Lexus RX | $3,225 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $4,947 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Jeep Wrangler | $11,695 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.