Trim Report

Ford Explorer XL2017

Includes:EXPLOR|XL
$2,775
Starting From
3
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,775
Max $7,500
From $2,775
Fresh
Safety

9 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

XL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,995
$4K–$33K
1,266 listings109,676 avg miles
Active
From$13,980
16,569 listings|$14K–$85K
Eddie Bauer
From$1,490
62 listings|$1K–$13K
King Ranch
From$21,995
114 listings|$22K–$54K
Limited
From$1,175
2,842 listings|$1K–$49K
Platinum
From$7,998
4,766 listings|$8K–$80K
ST
From$16,991
9,124 listings|$17K–$100K
ST-Line
From$14,000
9,883 listings|$14K–$70K
Sport
From$999
780 listings|$999–$100K
Sport XLS
From$600
7 listings|$600–$8K
Sport XLT
From$1,895
13 listings|$2K–$9K
Timberline
From$19,787
537 listings|$20K–$45K
Tremor
From$42,415
4,903 listings|$42K–$69K
XL
From$2,775
3 listings|$3K–$8K
XLS
From$990
13 listings|$990–$9K
XLT
From$851
9,192 listings|$851–$51K

2017 Ford Explorer XL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Explorer XL

Location data for all 2017 Ford Explorer trims combined

37States

12% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Ford Explorer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Ford Explorer trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 9 recalls and 1,565 complaints for the 2017 Ford Explorer, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

9
Recalls
1,565
Complaints
30
Crashes
10
Fires
Recall Findings
19V6510002019-11-09
SEATS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.

Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.

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19V4350002019-10-06
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

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17E0480002017-28-08
WHEELS:HUB

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

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21V3160002021-05-05
STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V5370002021-15-07
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V6750002021-12-03
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V0310002024-19-01
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V3470002025-23-05
STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V1010002026-20-02
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 1,565 issues reported over 1 model years, structure problems are the most common for the 2017 Ford Explorer. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Structure531
02Unknown Or Other248
03Engine127
04Power Train70
05Engine And Engine Cooling57
1,565 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Ford Explorer trims

18–22mpg combined
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16-19city
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22-27hwy
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$2,000-$2,450/yr

The 2017 Ford Explorer delivers 18 to 22 MPG combined across 7 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Explorer FWD - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Explorer 2WD FFV - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average
Explorer FWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

XL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2017 Ford Explorer XL

How does the XL compare to other Ford Explorer trims?

The XL occupies a distinct position in the Ford Explorer range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Ford Explorer XL?

Budget for standard XL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2017 has 9 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Explorer XL?

For the XL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Explorer buyer's guide.

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