$550
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42144489 1FTDX18W9VNC35096
Side · 230,646 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 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
$1,000
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42149320 1FTDF17W9VNA84250
Side · 85,297 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2025
$350
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42426547 1FTDF1721VNC68594
Front end · 131,322 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jul 2, 2025
$375
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42336536 1FTDF1724VKC15406
Normal wear · 190,569 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$2,200
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 60486135 1FTEX18L3VKC41083
Normal wear · 127,446 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$800
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42581834 1FTDX18W6VKD30779
Front end · 228,598 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$1,000
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42491545 1FTDX08W3VKD14758
Normal wear · 154,640 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 48778815 1FTDF1764VKA00255
All over · 272,332 mi · Augusta, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 48158735 1FTDX07W3VKA44125
Front end · 227,460 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2025
$1,750
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 62339055 1FTDF1722VKA91457
Minor dents & scratches · 212,095 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 30, 2025
$1,275
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42371340 1FTDF1727VNC04656
Front end · 180,534 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 30, 2025
$775
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42318471 1FTDX1769VNB04591
Front end · 202,860 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2025
$525
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 54305045 1FTDX1763VNB02156
Biohazard/chemical · 113,481 mi · Lexington East, KY, US...
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 30, 2025
$225
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 59732145 1FTDX1722VND08534
Burn · 0 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title
Jun 27, 2025
$1,100
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 57499975 1FTEX17L4VNC57714
Rear end · 84,726 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 26, 2025
$100
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42471568 1FTDX18W8VND37246
Normal wear · 206,485 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 26, 2025
$325
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 41697978 1FTDX1869VKB10293
Side · 161,898 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
$25
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 40463926 1FTDX1861VNA66966
Normal wear · 302,389 mi · Casper, WY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
$375
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42494621 1FTDX1724VKB63174
Rear end · 205,978 mi · Little Rock, AR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42389973 1FTDF1724VKD75429
Side · 222,262 mi · Latimore Township, PA,...
Clean title · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42160059 1FTEX17L5VND20741
Rear end · 222,847 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 52624175 1FTEX17LXVNB11737
Minor dents & scratches · 94,897 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 24, 2025
$550
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42502044 1FTDF1722VNB40056
All over · 155,836 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 24, 2025
$350
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42080621 1FTDX1768VNA88478
Front end · 159,160 mi · Pittston, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 24, 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 →