$475
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 51316356 1FTEX17L5VNB13976
Mechanical · 79,790 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-150 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 5,339 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-150. Across 5,049 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $500. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 962 verified odometer readings sit above 186,195 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 30, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Ford F-150 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 F-150 belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $425
- Median final bid
- $300–$725
- Middle half
- $1,250
- Top 10% from
- $3,225
- Highest
$300
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45285651 1FTDX18W0VND27407
Unknown · 153,606 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$825
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45186892 1FTEF18L3VLA11069
Side · 217,548 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$275
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 55401206 1FTDX1762VKA49113
All over · 243,547 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 7, 2026
$575
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45361321 1FTDF0860VKA00665
Hail · 202,115 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 4, 2026
$800
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45356847 1FTDF18W8VKC70149
Normal wear · 85,199 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$525
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 56987186 1FTDX18W4VNC99272
Side · 160,949 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$325
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 55337996 1FTEX17L1VNC32012
Front end · 291,045 mi · Savannah, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$1,700
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 78997705 1FTDF1720VNA27738
Front end · 167,136 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$2,150
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45264139 1FTDF172XVKC33201
Normal wear · 44,208 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$1,450
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 43609224 1FTEX17L4VNB11720
Front end · 64,182 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45303648 1FTEF17WXVLA50589
Side · 207,363 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$650
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45178918 1FTDX1760VNA82304
Rear end · 229,430 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 49629506 1FTEX18L8VNB36974
Front end · 128,849 mi · Glassboro East, NJ, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$825
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 46806456 1FTDX17W6VKC35933
Side · 132,797 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$450
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 53220836 1FTDX1862VNA52591
Front end · 251,049 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 29, 2026
$350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45147200 1FTEX18L8VNC57553
Side · 312,398 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 29, 2026
$2,200
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 55807466 1FTDX172XVNB22465
Normal wear · 94,457 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 26, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 55145116 1FTDF18W7VKD53278
Side · 136,072 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 26, 2026
$2,250
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 55730176 1FTDF1766VKB35544
Front end · 154,565 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 26, 2026
$500
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 75885395 1FTDF18W3VNA65711
Vandalism · 38,999 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$500
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 56664206 1FTDX1761VKB11066
Mechanical · 242,740 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$725
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45388494 1FTDF1721VND40670
Normal wear · 195,902 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 25, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45060477 1FTDX08W5VKC33941
Mechanical · 143,684 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2026
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 649 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$400 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$550 | 1997 |
| Belize |
|
$950 | 1997 |
| Dominican Republic |
|
$300 | 1997 |
| Guatemala |
|
$525 | 1997 |
| United States |
|
$525 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
306 sold
median $425
IAAI
448 sold
median $450
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Ford F-150 sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Ford F-150 was $425; half of the 754 sales went for $300 to $725.
Where do 1997 Ford F-150 cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (85%), Mexico (14%), Belize (0%).
Is a 1997 Ford F-150 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $425, IAAI $450.
How much does a 1997 Ford F-150 sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Ford F-150 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 F-150 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 F-150
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →