$325
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 46043872 1FTDX1866VKA31051
Rear end · 202,283 mi · Missoula, MT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 23, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-150 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 4,296 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-150. Across 4,189 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $500. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 790 verified odometer readings sit above 186,977 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 17, 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
$525
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45850240 1FTDX18WXVNB20264
Normal wear · 150,404 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 23, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45935158 1FTDX1724VNC89890
Front end · 232,154 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 23, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 62078366 1FTDX18W7VKB92556
Rollover · 0 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$550
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 63428756 1FTDX1762VKB46621
Front end · 131,340 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title
Sep 22, 2026
$350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 46069176 1FTEX17L5VNB15792
Normal wear · 352,325 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$525
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45984514 1FTDX1722VND43753
Normal wear · 354,150 mi · Simpsonville, SC, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Sep 22, 2026
$475
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 63374446 1FTDF1729VKA27965
Front end · 119,948 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 21, 2026
$475
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 46123262 2FTDX1724VCA76394
Normal wear · 200,171 mi · Davenport, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 21, 2026
$850
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 69143886 1FTEX18L5VKC28562
Side · 255,100 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 18, 2026
$825
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 46110145 1FTDX18W7VNB48359
Normal wear · 172,183 mi · Mccarran, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 18, 2026
$825
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 46079181 1FTDX17W8VNB60313
Normal wear · 139,383 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 18, 2026
$625
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 65301626 1FTDX18W7VKB67625
Rear end · 114,705 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 17, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 46001708 1FTDF1765VND41274
Rear end · 199,048 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 17, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45877380 1FTEX18L0VNC73911
Normal wear · 183,895 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 17, 2026
$375
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 46100590 1FTDX1766VNA58296
Normal wear · 130,372 mi · Southwest Ranch, FL, U...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 17, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 46028375 1FTDX17WXVNC23170
Normal wear · 199,186 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 16, 2026
$500
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45812253 1FTDF17W1VKA72157
Normal wear · 101,018 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 16, 2026
$350
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 67377326 1FTDX1767VNB11958
Side · 399,665 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Sep 16, 2026
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45976408 1FTDX1765VNA41375
Normal wear · 194,507 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45855137 1FTDX0861VKA01756
Rear end · 157,232 mi · Turnersville, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$600
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45980324 2FTDX18W7VCA45139
Rear end · 165,342 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 14, 2026
$175
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45910838 1FTDX18W1VNC92487
Normal wear · 252,960 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 14, 2026
$225
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 46018179 1FTEX18L0VNC14518
Side · 427,210 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 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 →