1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42160059 1FTEX17L5VND20741
Rear end · 222,847 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 25, 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
$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
$650
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 60237775 1FTDX1767VKD29254
Front end · 278,308 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 23, 2025
$60
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 57114475 1FTDX17W0VKC53263
Water/flood · 220,496 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jun 23, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42377443 1FTEX17L3VNB22949
Normal wear · 119,148 mi · Athens, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 23, 2025
$825
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42210582 1FTEX08L1VKC07864
All over · 181,360 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 23, 2025
$675
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 53632135 1FTDX17W2VKC63910
Front end · 178,224 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2025
$250
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42424380 1FTDF1827VND24519
Side · 169,035 mi · Fletcher, NC, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 20, 2025
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42306123 1FTDX1724VND03268
Front end · 174,401 mi · Milton, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 20, 2025
$125
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 59221975 1FTDF1722VKA23000
Rear end · 182,352 mi · Napa, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$200
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 48439255 1FTDF1864VKA22917
Normal wear · 186,672 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$350
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 58941005 1FTDF17W7VLA19442
Front end · 109,404 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$475
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42353422 1FTEX17L1VNB15658
Normal wear · 217,975 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42329162 1FTDX17W1VKC54776
Normal wear · 197,933 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$850
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42155421 1FTDF08W6VKD44145
Front end · 229,788 mi · Fletcher, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 19, 2025
$150
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 54914805 1FTDX18W6VKC87545
Burn · 0 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Non-repairable
Jun 18, 2025
$750
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 60840145 1FTDX1762VKA58958
Normal wear · 231,900 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Clean title
Jun 18, 2025
$400
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42471027 1FTDX1767VKB25120
Normal wear · 155,877 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 18, 2025
$325
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 58292805 1FTDF18W5VNA74751
Front end · 242,008 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2025
$400
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 58830565 2FTDX1767VCA80152
Undercarriage · 169,968 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 17, 2025
$875
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42425367 2FTDX18WXVCA51615
Normal wear · 160,402 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Jun 17, 2025
$200
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42284370 1FTEX17L8VNB96786
Side · 163,227 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 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 →