1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Copart 44304169 1FMCU22X3VUC91127
Front end · 213,672 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2019
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford Explorer auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 801 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford Explorer. Across 762 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $300. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 153 verified odometer readings sit above 182,996 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 11, 2019, the newest in Oct 16, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Ford Explorer at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Ford Explorer belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $300
- Median final bid
- $225–$375
- Middle half
- $510
- Top 10% from
- $2,750
- Highest
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 43161599 1FMDU35P1VZA38364
Normal wear · 999,999 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 8, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 37736569 1FMDU35P6VUC84050
Minor dents & scratches · 232,308 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 30, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Copart 42693139 1FMDU32X2VZB93574
Mechanical · 150,643 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 26, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 35214869 1FMDU34X7VUA41204
Front end · 182,966 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 12, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer Sport
Copart 33292039 1FMDU24E0VUB09190
Front end · 211,450 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 11, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 26083059 1FMDU34E4VZB78683
Minor dents & scratches · 168,355 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 11, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 35636269 1FMDU34X9VZA06537
Rear end · 174,532 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 35796709 1FMDU34X9VUA60546
Rear end · 52,894 mi · Dayton, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 41372239 1FMDU34E1VZC03037
Mechanical · 252,487 mi · Anchorage, AK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 9, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 39123549 1FMDU34X7VZA60175
Mechanical · 110,565 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 5, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 35486799 1FMDU32EXVUD36783
Front end · 164,344 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 35373189 1FMDU35P3VUC33833
Rollover · 127,024 mi · Pasco, WA, USA
Keys
Jun 28, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer
Copart 35721279 1FMCU24E3VUC47141
Front end · 306,704 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 34878209 1FMDU32P7VZC13091
Mechanical · 291,069 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 24, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 34266119 1FMDU32E4VUA34258
Front end · 327,841 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 21, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 33588199 1FMDU32EXVUA14676
Front end · 225,205 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 14, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XL
Copart 34286189 1FMDU32E4VUC15344
Side · 126,962 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 14, 2019
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Copart 37695589 1FMDU35P9VUA87972
Normal wear · 177,010 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2019
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 156 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$300 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$213 | 1997 |
| Bolivia |
|
$363 | 1997 |
| New Zealand |
|
$800 | 1997 |
| El Salvador |
|
$225 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
61 sold
median $300
IAAI
116 sold
median $300
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Ford Explorer sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Ford Explorer was $300; half of the 177 sales went for $225 to $375.
Where do 1997 Ford Explorer cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (90%), Mexico (6%), Bolivia (1%).
Is a 1997 Ford Explorer cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $300, IAAI $300.
How much does a 1997 Ford Explorer sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Ford Explorer lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1997 Ford Explorer final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1997 Ford Explorer
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →