2017 Ford Explorer: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2017 Ford Explorer lists for a median $13,549 (middle half $11,011–$15,858) at 113,966 mi, across 3,474 dealer listings. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns covering the 2017.
Used 2017 Explorer for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| XLT | 1,700 |
| Limited | 590 |
| Sport | 404 |
| Base | 318 |
| Platinum | 254 |
| Utility Police Interceptor | 208 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 316 |
| California | 226 |
| Florida | 202 |
| Ohio | 185 |
| Illinois | 161 |
| Michigan | 158 |
| Virginia | 135 |
| Pennsylvania | 120 |
| North Carolina | 119 |
| Georgia | 116 |
2017 Explorer reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Explorer's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2017 Explorer problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 26V448000 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Suspension | 26V101000 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Equipment | 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Structure | 25V347000 | May 23, 2025 |
| Structure | 24V031000 | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Suspension | 21V537000 | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Structure | 21V316000 | May 5, 2021 |
| Suspension | 20V675000 | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Seats | 19V651000 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Suspension | 19V435000 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Steering | 17V530000 | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Wheels | 17E048000 | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Seats | 17V332000 | May 22, 2017 |
| Engine & cooling | 16V925000 | Dec 22, 2016 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
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2017 Ford Explorer FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Explorer worth?
The median asking price is $13,549, with the middle half between $11,011 and $15,858, at a median 113,966 mi (3,474 listings).
Is the 2017 Explorer reliable?
No — the 2017 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Explorer, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2017 Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns that cover the 2017 Explorer, most recently structure (Jul 14, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.