What do front end 2017 FORD EXPLORER models sell for?

Across 1567 recorded sales of the 2017 FORD EXPLORER with front end damage, the median was $3,750, from $3,100 to $5,400. That is 6% below the $4,000 median for the model across every damage type, over the last 36 months. Estimates from past sales, not a valuation.

What does a salvage title mean for this FORD EXPLORER?

This 2017 FORD EXPLORER was sold on a salvage title. A salvage title means an insurer declared the vehicle a total loss. Repairing it and passing a state inspection can convert it to a rebuilt title, which stays on the record permanently and affects resale value.

How far is this FORD EXPLORER from an export port?

The lot sat at COPART in CA - RANCHO CUCAMONGA. The nearest major vehicle export port is Long Beach, roughly 200 miles away. Moving a car that distance on an open carrier typically runs $250-$350, which is a real part of the landed cost and one reason identical cars fetch different bids depending on where they sit. Rates are indicative market figures rather than quotes, and rise with fuel prices and in winter.

What does "ENHANCED" mean on this listing?

ENHANCED is the auction's own condition note for this 2017 FORD EXPLORER. It marks a lot the auction has given extra listing prominence, not a statement about condition. Anything beyond that has to come from the photos and a physical inspection.

Who sold this 2017 FORD EXPLORER?

The listing seller was GEICO. Seller type is a useful signal: insurers typically consign total-loss vehicles, rental and fleet operators consign on a cycle regardless of damage, and dealers consign trade-ins they do not want to retail. Each implies a different history behind the same damage label.

Did this 2017 FORD EXPLORER come with keys?

Yes — this lot was listed with keys present, which usually means the vehicle could at least be started or moved at the yard. Combined with front end damage, that tells you more about its condition than the damage label alone.

2017 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED SILVER 3.5L 6 - 1FM5K7F88HGB81613 | $1,800

1FM5K7F88HGB81613 2017 FORD EXPLORER - Image 1

Price

$1,800

Auction service

COPART

Sale Date

2/28/2025

Lot

#45770175

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This vehicle was sold at COPART on February 28, 2025. We do not sell cars - we only provide auction history data.

Description

This is an entry presenting FORD EXPLORER manufactured in 2017, represented by 1FM5K7F88HGB81613 VIN number.The auction took place on COPART and it's latest price was $1,800. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeFORD
ModelEXPLORER
VIN1FM5K7F88HGB81613
Year2017
Body Style
Car KeysPRESENT
ColorSILVER
Cylinders6
Document TypeSC - SALVAGE TITLE
DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Engine Type3.5L 6
Estimated Retail Value$15603
FuelGAS
HighlightsENHANCED
LocationCA - RANCHO CUCAMONGA
OdometerN/A
Primary DamageFRONT END
Secondary Damage
SellerGEICO
SeriesLIMITED
TransmissionAUTOMATIC

The 2017 Ford Explorer Limited, a mid-size luxury SUV, was sold at an auction on February 27, 2025, in Rancho Cucamonga, California, for a price of $1,800. This vehicle, with its sleek silver exterior, featured a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine, paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, making it a reliable and efficient ride. The Explorer Limited model boasted a range of key features, including enhanced capabilities, which likely contributed to its appeal. Unfortunately, the vehicle had sustained front-end damage, which may have impacted its performance and overall value. Despite this, the sale price of $1,800 reflects the buyer's assessment of the vehicle's condition and potential for repair or refurbishment. The vehicle's specifications, including its engine type, transmission, and drive type, are consistent with those of the 2017 Ford Explorer Limited model. The vehicle identification number (VIN) for this sold unit is 1FM5K7F88HGB81613.

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Market Price Comparison - 2017 FORD EXPLORER

Average market prices based on 4302 recent auction sales. Prices vary by condition, mileage, and location.

Average USA Price

$4,000

Average Europe Price

$6,332

Price Range (USA)

$3,150 - $6,350

Note: These are median values from recent auction sales of 2017 FORD EXPLORER. Europe prices are estimated and may vary by country. Actual prices depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and market conditions.

How this 2017 FORD EXPLORER compares

Based on recorded auction sales of this model with front end damage over the last 36 months. Figures are estimates drawn from past sales, not a valuation. Transport costs are indicative market rates, not quotes.

Against comparable sales: $1,800 — 55% below the $4,000 median across 4302 sales
Against pre-damage value: 88% below the $15,603 estimated retail value
Front End damage: Front End examples of this model sell at a $3,750 median, 6% below the model average (1567 comparable sales)
Keys: Present
Condition note: Enhanced
Title: Salvage Title
Seller: Geico
Nearest export port: Long Beach, roughly 200 mi — estimated $250-$350 to move it there by open carrier

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