1997 Ford Explorer Sport
1FMCU24X1VUB24150
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU24X1VUB24150Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Rebuild the original window sticker for this VIN — packages, standard equipment and the sticker price the seller left out of the ad.
See the factory equipment and MSRP for this VIN →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 August 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 August 4, 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 Sport (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1995 Toyota 4Runner | $12,948 | 8 | — |
| 1999 Jeep Wrangler | $12,000 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class | $5,496 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4,515 | $51,330 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 24,344 | $49,688 | 97% | 680 mi |
| 2025 | 3,895 | $39,996 | 78% | 20,677 mi |
| 2024 | 1,972 | $35,272 | 69% | 29,270 mi |
| 2023 | 5,560 | $31,995 | 62% | 42,664 mi |
| 2022 | 3,900 | $28,417 | 55% | 61,952 mi |
| 2021 | 2,454 | $23,995 | 47% | 79,687 mi |
| 2020 | 3,471 | $22,187 | 43% | 86,816 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
