1997 Ford Explorer
1FMDU24EXVUC08759
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NHTSA build data for 1FMDU24EXVUC08759Full 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.
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 | 6,829 | $50,885 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 19,427 | $49,975 | 98% | 750 mi |
| 2025 | 3,521 | $39,836 | 78% | 21,872 mi |
| 2024 | 1,838 | $35,180 | 69% | 30,045 mi |
| 2023 | 5,024 | $31,995 | 63% | 43,280 mi |
| 2022 | 3,780 | $28,360 | 56% | 61,731 mi |
| 2021 | 2,259 | $23,995 | 47% | 79,822 mi |
| 2020 | 3,087 | $22,350 | 44% | 86,352 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
