1997 Ford Expedition pricing starts at $1,864 for the Expedition Sport Utility 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $30,510 when new. The range-topping 1997 Expedition Sport Utility 4D starts at $1,864 today, originally priced from $30,510.

		Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
	Sport Utility 4D	$30,510	$1,864

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Ford Expedition models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Expedition Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Ford Expedition (1997-2002) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 94% recommend it. These figures are based on 830 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Ford Expedition

"My Family Truckster"

"We have owned ours for 7 years and put 120,000 miles on it. It has 180,000 on it now. We have NEVER had a problem. NEVER left us stranded. Easy to maintain. My family has grown from 2 of us to 5 of us. We take cousins and aunts and uncles and grandparents, and never seem to run out of room. I am a firefighter and seen several of these in head on collisions and rollovers. It has done a terrific job in the safety category for the occupants in those collisions. The seats are comfortable for the long trips and it is NOT so big that you can't park it. Room for the kids to spread out. Even though it has 4.6L V8, it has never lacked the get up and go power I have needed. My only complaint is that the suspensions design is rough on front tires and you have to rotate your tires if you want to get a decent tread life out of your tires. A great choice. Now that they are getting old enough that they aren't very expensive, any 1997-2002 Expedition would be a good choice for a family looking for safety and comfort without spending $40,000 for a new SUV."

"BEST VEHICLE EVER! 2000 EXPEDITION"

"I bought this vehicle from a one owner--oil always changed around 3000 miles. Had to get new coils put on but that's it. This thing rides and cranks like a jewel. I have a Lexus that I drive as a 4 door car BUT still favor the Ford Expedition! COMFORT I tell you. My kids are grown and do not understand why I keep it. That thing has at least another 100,000 miles to go!! I know it!!!!"

"All around, the best vehicle I've owned..."

"I purchased my Expedition in October of 2007, and in those 13.5 years, it has never once broken down or left me on the side of the road. Besides the typical wear items (battery, brake pads, etc.) I've only had to install an $18 solenoid and replace the rear differential fluid and gasket. It runs and drives like the day I first drove it. I can't see myself without it, and will likely have it for years to come. And the fact that it's about to trip 200,000 miles doesn't concern me. My 2002 E350 Ford Van has 394,000 miles on it and it still purrs 8 years after I purchased it."

Overall 1997 Ford Expedition Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Ford Expedition is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Ford Expedition quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1997 Ford Expedition Reliability

The 1997 Ford Expedition receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 Expedition Features

According to drivers of the 1997 Expedition, here are some of its best features:

Very Comfortable for trips and day to day
Dependable
Reliable, comfortable, roomy, and everything else
Best auto of my 46 yrs.
Fun to drive, tough 4x4

1997 Ford Expedition MPG by Trim

1997 Expedition Sport Utility 4D - city 11 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

1997 Expedition Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Ford Expedition front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

1997 Ford Expedition Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

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1997 Ford Expedition Style

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1997 Ford Expedition Depreciation

A 1997 Ford Expedition has depreciated $570 or 28% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,453 and trade-in value of $387.

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1997 Ford Expedition Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$101	$2,023	$1,100
2023	$492	$1,531	$484
2024	$39	$1,492	$425
Now	$39	$1,453	$387

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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Ford Expedition Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	5177 lbs.
	Fuel Capacity	30.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.8 inches
	Front Leg Room	40.9 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	9
	Overall Length	204.6 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	63.9 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	8000 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	82.2 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	40.5 feet
	Wheel Base	119.0 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	7200 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	2000 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	78.6 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Privacy Glass	Available
	Roof Rails	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	11 mpg
	Highway	16 mpg
	Combined	13 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	4WD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	230 @ 4250 RPM
	Torque	325 @ 3000 rpm
	Engine	V8, 5.4 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles

Comfort & Convenience

Climate Control Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Third Row Seat
Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1997 Ford Expedition Safety

1997 Ford Expedition Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

5.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1997 Ford Expedition	Used 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe	Used 2002 Kia Sportage	Used 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
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Price	$1,864	$1,714	$1,804	$2,004
Consumer Rating	4.5	4.6	3.4	4.0
Fuel Economy	City 11/Hwy 16/Comb 13 MPG	City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG	City 16/Hwy 20/Comb 18 MPG	City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	9	5	5	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	5 years or 60000 miles	5 years or 60000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	230 @ 4250 RPM	149 @ 5500 RPM	130 @ 5500 RPM	190 @ 4400 RPM
Engine	V8, 5.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	V6, High Output, 4.3L
Drivetrain	4WD	2WD	2WD	AWD

1997 Ford Expedition Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1998 Dodge Durango	230
#2	1997 Ford Expedition	230
#3	1998 Chevrolet Blazer	190
#4	2001 Suzuki XL-7	170
#5	2000 Ford Explorer Sport	160

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FAQs

Is 1997 a good year for a Ford Expedition?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Expedition is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Ford Expedition 1997 a good SUV?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Expedition is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Ford Expedition?

The 1997 Ford Expedition gets 11 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway.

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