1997 Ford Explorer
1FMDU34E4VZB22856
Chamberlain, SD
This 1997 Ford Explorer is listed at $4,988 with 123,898 miles in Chamberlain, SD.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl's Auto Service | Chamberlain, SD 57326 | $4,988 | 123,898 mi | 2026-07-19 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMDU34E4VZB22856- ✗ 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.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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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.
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.
