What do side 2017 FORD EXPLORER models sell for?

Across 456 recorded sales of the 2017 FORD EXPLORER with side damage, the median was $4,050, from $3,200 to $5,800. That is 1% above 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 MO - BRIDGETON. The nearest major vehicle export port is Houston, roughly 780 miles away. Moving a car that distance on an open carrier typically runs $500-$750, 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.

Is 156,448 miles high for a 2017 FORD EXPLORER?

Comparable 2017 FORD EXPLORER listings at auction averaged 111,379 miles across 4380 sales, so at 156,448 miles this one sits 40% above that. At salvage auctions mileage moves the price far less than damage does — a low-mileage car with structural damage will still sell under a higher-mileage clean one.

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.

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 side damage, that tells you more about its condition than the damage label alone.

2017 FORD EXPLORER XLT WHITE 3.5L 6 - 1FM5K7D85HGA27346 | $2,550

1FM5K7D85HGA27346 2017 FORD EXPLORER - Image 1

Price

$2,550

Auction service

COPART

Sale Date

2/11/2025

Lot

#41487275

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This vehicle was sold at COPART on February 11, 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 1FM5K7D85HGA27346 VIN number.The auction took place on COPART and it's latest price was $2,550. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeFORD
ModelEXPLORER
VIN1FM5K7D85HGA27346
Year2017
Body StyleSUV
Car KeysPRESENT
ColorWHITE
Cylinders6
Document TypeSC - SALVAGE TITLE
DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Engine Type3.5L 6
Estimated Retail Value$12890.6298828125
FuelGAS
HighlightsENHANCED
LocationMO - BRIDGETON
Odometer156448 miles
Primary DamageSIDE
Secondary Damage
SellerPROGRESSIVE
SeriesXLT
TransmissionAUTOMATIC

The 2017 Ford Explorer XLT was sold at auction on February 11, 2025, in Bridgeton, Missouri, for a price of $2,550. This mid-size SUV, boasting a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission, features a front-wheel drive system and a fuel-efficient gasoline-powered engine. With a total mileage of 156,448 miles, this Explorer XLT has been well-traveled, but its Enhanced trim level suggests it has been well-maintained. The vehicle's exterior is painted a crisp white, while its interior features a range of amenities, including those typically associated with the Explorer XLT's trim level. Unfortunately, the vehicle has sustained side damage, which is noted in the damage report. Despite this, the Explorer XLT remains a reliable and capable vehicle, with its 3.5L engine providing a smooth and powerful driving experience. The vehicle identification number (VIN) for this 2017 Ford Explorer XLT is 1FM5K7D85HGA27346.

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Market Price Comparison - 2017 FORD EXPLORER

Average market prices based on 4380 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 side 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: $2,550 — 36% below the $4,000 median across 4380 sales
Against pre-damage value: 80% below the $12,891 estimated retail value
Side damage: Side examples of this model sell at a $4,050 median, 1% above the model average (456 comparable sales)
Mileage: 156,448 mi — 40% above the 111,379 mi average for this group
Keys: Present
Condition note: Enhanced
Title: Salvage Title
Seller: Progressive
Nearest export port: Houston, roughly 780 mi — estimated $500-$750 to move it there by open carrier

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