$550
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42218469 1FTDX1729VKA80212
Front end · 248,225 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 29, 2025
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-150 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 5,385 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-150. Across 5,094 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $500. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 1,139 verified odometer readings sit above 186,944 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 2, 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
$450
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42687622 1FTDX186XVNA97939
Front end · 222,789 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 29, 2025
$825
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 63501495 1FTDX1761VNC91678
Side · 153,678 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 29, 2025
$250
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 59001235 1FTEX07LXVKB51683
Front end · 424,265 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Salvage title
Jul 29, 2025
$225
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42498742 1FTDX1766VND10953
Front end · 143,980 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 29, 2025
$475
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 62604035 1FTDX1762VKC64989
Front end · 147,469 mi · Houston East, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$225
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 55230275 1FTDX1722VKB04673
Minor dents & scratches · 154,059 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$1,200
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42720977 1FTDX1724VKD74696
Side · 102,130 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$600
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42621475 1FTDF1766VNA20506
All over · 419,765 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$675
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42677744 1FTDF17W1VLB81647
Side · 190,259 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$800
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42643750 1FTDX1761VKD08304
All over · 126,247 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 28, 2025
$375
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 63531805 1FTDX186XVKB29967
All over · 178,616 mi · Somerville, NJ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 25, 2025
$1,600
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 61742135 1FTDX1761VNB21255
Front end · 101,895 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2025
$225
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42197302 1FTDX18W4VKC95711
Front end · 287,660 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2025
$1,100
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42709052 1FTDX18W1VNC88312
Front end · 188,506 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 60070465 1FTEX18L8VKB57633
Rear end · 306,710 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$550
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 69103414 1FTDF18W0VLB11829
Rear end · 291,277 mi · Helena, MT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$425
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 50093235 1FTDX1860VKD65284
All over · 168,457 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$650
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 48137745 1FTDF18W8VKC62309
Front end · 156,917 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$725
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 55387395 1FTDX18W8VKC41103
Rear end · 121,950 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Rebuilt title · Keys
Jul 22, 2025
$1,325
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42472351 1FTDX1766VKD03101
Theft · 161,866 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 21, 2025
$725
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42631877 1FTDX086XVKD16314
Mechanical · 195,807 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 21, 2025
$525
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42616158 1FTDF1721VND23383
Normal wear · 122,083 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 18, 2025
$475
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 60908125 1FTDX1767VNA57898
Front end · 236,399 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 18, 2025
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 →