$375
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44798223 1FTDF1766VLB39961
Front end · 145,639 mi · Jacksonville, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 28, 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
$750
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44800813 1FTDX1765VNC39308
Normal wear · 144,700 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 27, 2026
$250
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44227921 1FTDX1764VNA25023
Rear end · 150,464 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 27, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 49465466 1FTDX172XVKD67235
Side · 273,198 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 24, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 79421605 1FTEX18L1VKC17929
Minor dents & scratches · 177,439 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Apr 24, 2026
$575
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 57277615 1FTEX18L2VNB35481
Front end · 233,626 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 23, 2026
$2,100
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 44883703 1FTDX0862VKB09187
Side · 133,505 mi · Lincoln, AR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 23, 2026
$900
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 49237416 1FTDX1865VKA63165
Front end · 160,577 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 22, 2026
$175
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42852150 1FTDX1863VKB13318
Side · 190,341 mi · Missoula, MT, USA
Clean title
Apr 22, 2026
$650
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44730732 1FTDX1761VNA90573
Rear end · 164,584 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 22, 2026
$650
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 94181785 1FTDX0869VKD47439
Front end · 205,745 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 21, 2026
$725
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 44400677 1FTDX18W8VKB56195
Undercarriage · 178,983 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 21, 2026
$475
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 47828276 1FTEX18L8VKC44593
Side · 188,675 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 21, 2026
$125
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 47879986 1FTDX0768VKA87326
Front end · 169,626 mi · Augusta, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 21, 2026
$550
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44739982 1FTDX17W3VNB48912
Side · 157,187 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Apr 21, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 47277096 1FTDF1729VKB68163
Mechanical · 188,320 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Clean title
Apr 20, 2026
$1,550
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 48237486 1FTDF176XVNA05975
Rear end · 114,249 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 16, 2026
$875
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 47615686 1FTDF172XVNC47372
Side · 180,650 mi · North Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 16, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44634238 1FTDX176XVNC38574
Top/roof · 172,429 mi · Milton, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 16, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44521945 1FTDF1729VNC00799
Rear end · 140,304 mi · Southwest Ranch, FL, U...
Clean title · Keys
Apr 16, 2026
$650
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 44752919 1FTEX17L8VKC25219
Side · 181,885 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 15, 2026
$800
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 46458796 1FTDX0768VKD01313
Side · 198,201 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 15, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 49147696 1FTEX08L1VKC05953
Front end · 144,101 mi · Spanaway, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Apr 14, 2026
$775
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 44705419 2FTEX17L4VCA13762
Side · 151,225 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Apr 14, 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 →