2017 Ford Explorer



  • $14,489 DARCARS Price

  • Retail Price: $13,500
  • Processing Charge (not Required by Law): +$989
  • DARCARS Price: $14,489
  • *Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by a consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes.

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FM5K7BH7HGB43991
Stock #: 6X1069A
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Shadow Black
  • Interior Color Medium Light Camel
  • Mileage 77,375
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 19/27 MPG
  • Engine 4 Cyl - 2.3 L
  • Transmission 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

This 2017 Ford Explorer Base delivers practical three-row seating and capable performance in a versatile package designed for families and active drivers.

- SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 6-month prepaid subscription
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts for enhanced safety
- 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged engine
- SYNC Communication & Entertainment System
- Rear backup camera
- Three rows of seating with split-folding second and third rows
- Front and rear air conditioning
- Power driver seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Fully automatic headlights
- Telescoping and tilt steering wheel
- 18-inch painted aluminum wheels
- Electronic Stability Control and traction control

The 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission provides balanced efficiency, delivering 19 mpg in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. This powertrain offers responsive capability while maintaining reasonable fuel economy for everyday driving and longer trips alike.

The interior accommodates up to seven passengers across three rows, with flexible seating that adapts to your needs. The split-folding rear seat configuration allows you to increase cargo space when needed, making this Explorer suitable for hauling gear, equipment, or groceries alongside your family.

Safety is a priority with comprehensive protection including dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, knee airbag, overhead airbags, and inflatable rear seatbelts in the second-row outboard positions. The four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes provide confident handling and stopping power in various driving conditions.

Modern conveniences make every journey more enjoyable. SYNC keeps you connected with voice-activated control, while the available backup camera helps navigate parking situations with ease. Climate control zones for front and rear ensure passenger comfort on any drive, and the available SiriusXM Satellite Radio provides entertainment options throughout your travels.

Visit our showroom to test drive this 2017 Ford Explorer Base and discover how its spacious interior, practical features, and efficient performance can support your active lifestyle.

All Features

  • 3.39 Non-Limited-Slip Axle Ratio
  • GVWR: 6,160 lbs
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 58-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 175 Amp Alternator
  • Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
  • Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum
  • Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Black Door Handles
  • Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • LED Brakelights
  • Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Single-CD/MP3 Capable -inc: 6 speakers and speed-compensated volume
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls
  • 6 Speakers
  • Streaming Audio
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • SYNC Communication & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 911 Assist, 4.2" LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and 1 smart-charging multimedia USB port in the Media Hub, Note: SYNC AppLink lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps w/your voice, It is compatible w/select smartphone platforms, Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Driver Seat
  • Passenger Seat
  • 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
  • Illuminated Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Cloth Door Trim Insert
  • Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material
  • Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar and manual recline, 4-way manual passenger manual passenger seat w/manual recline and 4-way adjustable driver and front-passenger head restraints
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Analog Appearance
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
  • 4 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Passenger Knee Airbag
  • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer

ENGINE: 2.3L I-4 ECOBOOST

  • Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW Low-Rolling Resistance

  • Equipment Group 100A
  • 6 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Single-CD/MP3 Capable
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
  • SYNC Communication & Entertainment System
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear air conditioning
  • Rear window defroster
  • Power driver seat
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Traction control
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Knee airbag
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Overhead airbag
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
  • Panic alarm
  • Speed control
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Front License Plate Bracket
  • Power door mirrors
  • Roof rack: rails only
  • Spoiler
  • Compass
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Outside temperature display
  • Overhead console
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Rear reading lights
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Tachometer
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • 3rd row seats: split-bench
  • Cloth Bucket Seats
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Passenger door bin
  • 18" Painted Aluminum Wheels
  • Alloy wheels
  • Rear window wiper
  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • 3.39 Non-Limited-Slip Axle Ratio
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 2WD
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 540
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 175
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4443
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 2000
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P245/60HR18
    • Rear Tire Size: P245/60HR18
    • Spare Tire Size: Compact
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.2
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.6
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 112.8
    • Length, Overall (in): 198.3
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
    • Height, Overall (in): 70
    • Track Width, Front (in): 67
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 67
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.8
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 80.7
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 43.8
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 21
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 7
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 151.7
    • Front Head Room (in): 41.4
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.5
    • Front Hip Room (in): 57.3
    • Second Head Room (in): 40.6
    • Second Leg Room (in): 39.5
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 61
    • Second Hip Room (in): 56.8
    • Third Head Room (in): 37.8
    • Third Leg Room (in): 32
    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 50.8
    • Third Hip Room (in): 40.7
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Emissions
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.8
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