$1,050
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45099510 1FTDX18WXVNC05251
Rear end · 220,170 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 25, 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
$2,200
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 54990386 1FTDX18W0VKD35217
Hail · 141,462 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 24, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 57624096 1FTDX1721VNB66435
Side · 202,877 mi · Andrews, TX, USA
Clean title
Jun 24, 2026
$1,600
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45392541 1FTEF17L9VLA26242
Normal wear · 121,759 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 24, 2026
$1,400
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 55930706 1FTDX1869VKC61165
Frame damage · 97,213 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 23, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45277543 1FTDX1862VNB02664
Normal wear · 177,419 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 23, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 52770436 1FTDF1861VKB18259
Rollover · 184,635 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 23, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45213863 2FTDX1729VCA90162
Side · 187,467 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 23, 2026
$2,000
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 56875996 1FTDF1722VNB72151
Minor dents & scratches · 86,354 mi · Pittsburgh West, PA, U...
Clean title · Keys
Jun 23, 2026
$275
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45197702 1FTEX18L7VNC70214
Side · 196,618 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 22, 2026
$350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 55066406 1FTDX1866VNC11578
Front end · 138,355 mi · Somerville, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 19, 2026
$800
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45117221 1FTDF1727VNB65065
Side · 195,440 mi · Atlanta, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 19, 2026
$550
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45230499 1FTEF1760VLA77994
Side · 196,352 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 54229056 1FTDF1729VNC46861
Rear end · 253,605 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2026
$700
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45212142 1FTDF17W9VNA72549
Normal wear · 190,175 mi · Winder, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 18, 2026
$950
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 53996306 1FTDX1868VKA47106
Rear end · 346,080 mi · Casper, WY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$600
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45344942 1FTDF17W6VNB79106
Normal wear · 233,325 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$1,700
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45178890 1FTDF1767VKC81435
Front end · 234,474 mi · Byram, MS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$275
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45143339 1FTDX1768VKB29578
Normal wear · 94,032 mi · Byram, MS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$1,250
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 51853956 1FTDF17W2VLB11543
Front end · 152,330 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45001506 2FTDF172XVCA69355
Normal wear · 148,827 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45268385 1FTDX0764VKA85587
Normal wear · 239,706 mi · Justin, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 16, 2026
$475
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45156796 1FTDX17W2VNC22496
Normal wear · 267,079 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 16, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 51780106 1FTDX1760VNC54735
Front end · 176,294 mi · Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 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 →