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2017 Ford Explorer Platinum
SUV · 365 hp · 18 mpg combined
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$53,235Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking18 factory options, from $75 to $1,995.
DVD Headrests$1,995
2nd Row Bucket Seats w/Power-Assist Fold$695
Running Boards$595
Splash Guards$205
2nd Row Console$150
Roof Rack Crossbars$140
Cargo Shade$130
Deep Tray-Style All-Weather Floor Mats$120
Rear Cargo Well Protector$100
Smokers Kit w/Element$90
Wheel Lock Kit$75
Rear Bumper Protector$75
California Emissions System—
California Emissions System Not Required—
Engine Block Heater—
Equipment Group 600A—
Federal Emissions State Dealer Order For California Emissions States Registration—
License Plate Bracket—
Which Explorer is right for you?
Five trims, $31,160 to $53,235. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,900, from XLT to Limited.
The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
365hp3.5L six-cylinder turbo
350lb-ftTorque
18mpgCombined · 16 city · 22 highway
AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
21 cu ftCargo volume
4,901 lbsCurb weight
5,000 lbsMax towing
138 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- driver cooled seat
- passenger cooled seat
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front and rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- driver assisted parking assist
- adaptive cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather and wood steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- power folding split-bench third row seats
- Transmission
- Drive type
- descent control
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/50R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- lane departure warning accident avoidance system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Sony premium brand stereo system
- Sony premium brand speakers
- 390 watts stereo output
- 12 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 6 months of provided satellite radio service
- video monitor
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- Mobile Internet (Browser)
2 interiors
- Medium Soft Ceramic
- Ebony Black
Both premium leather.
9 factory paints
- Shadow Black
- Canyon Ridge Metallic
- Blue Jeans Metallic
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- White Gold Metallic
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Magnetic Metallic
- Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat Metallic
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
14 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2017 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
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Other years of the Explorer Platinum.
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$53,940$705 more9 colors · starting MSRP
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$52,970$265 less12 colors · starting MSRP
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