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FinalBid / Copart + IAAI

Ford Escort auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 1,710 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Ford Escort. Across 1,614 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $225. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 459 verified odometer readings sit above 126,732 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 6, 2019, the newest in Oct 16, 2026. The Ford Escort auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Ford Escort stops losing value.

$225
Median final bid
$150–$300
Middle half
$415
Top 10% from
$1,650
Highest
1998 Ford Escort SE
Sold
$450

1998 Ford Escort SE

Copart 61743956 3FAFP15P2WR226962

Front end · 241,051 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 6, 2026

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$100 $170 $230 $300 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $225

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2002 51
$225
2001 35
$225
2000 23
$225
1999 59
$275
1998 85
$250
1997 42
$250
1995 28
$200

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 353 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
95%
$225 1998
Mexico
3%
$213 1998
United Arab Emirates
0.6%
$300 1996
Honduras
0.6%
$263 1999
Guatemala
0.3%
$125 2002
Jordan
0.3%
$175 1995

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 157 sold median $225
IAAI 238 sold median $225

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Escort by year

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981

Ford models

Aerostar Aerostar Cargo Van Aspire Bronco Bronco Sport C-Max Contour Coupe Crown Victoria Crown Victoria Police Custom E-150 E-250 E-350 E-Series Commercial E-Transit E-Transit Cargo Econoline Econoline Cargo Econoline Commercial Econoline Passenger Econoline Wagon EcoSport Edge Escape Escort Excursion Expedition Expedition Max Explorer Explorer Sport Explorer Sport Trac F-100 F-150 F-150 Lightning F-150 Police Responder F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis F-600 F-650 F-700 F-750 F-Super Duty Trucks Fairlane Falcon Fiesta Five Hundred Flex Focus Focus Electric Freestar Freestar Cargo Freestyle Fusion GALAXIE GT LTD Maverick Model A Model T Mustang Mustang Mach-E Ocean Phaeton Police Interceptor Police Interceptor Utility Probe Ranchero Ranger Roadster Special Service Taurus Taurus X Tempo Thunderbird Torino Transit Transit Cargo Transit Chassis Transit Connect Transit Passenger Van Windstar Windstar Cargo ZX2

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Ford Escort sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Ford Escort was $225; half of the 395 sales went for $150 to $300.

Where do Ford Escort cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (95%), Mexico (3%), United Arab Emirates (1%).

Is a Ford Escort cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $225, IAAI $225.

What should I pay for a salvage Ford Escort?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Ford Escort with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Ford Escort sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Ford Escort final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Ford Escort would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Ford Escort vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Ford Escort

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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