$200
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 46084745 1FTEX17L4VNB66880
Front end · 224,185 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 14, 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
$150
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42112655 1FTDF1723VND07105
Side · 89,899 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 14, 2025
$200
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42163584 1FTEX18L0VNB99499
Side · 242,946 mi · Corpus Christi, TX, US...
Clean title · Keys
May 14, 2025
$675
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42132799 1FTDF18W3VNA43627
Rear end · 180,493 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 14, 2025
$1,750
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 87662675 2FTDF0862VCA93922
Rear end · 235,890 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 13, 2025
$275
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42006477 1FTDX1761VNC45235
Front end · 143,009 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 13, 2025
$725
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42099887 1FTDX0767VKA03111
Front end · 110,313 mi · Justin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 13, 2025
$475
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 41824174 2FTDX1766VCA60779
Side · 0 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 13, 2025
$350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 49630955 1FTEX17LXVKB44786
Front end · 301,736 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2025
$350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 45675365 1FTDX18W0VNB21424
Side · 155,760 mi · Peoria, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2025
$1,000
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42087804 1FTDX1865VNA05863
Rear end · 225,549 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2025
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 41849220 1FTDF0728VKA69778
Front end · 149,626 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 12, 2025
$575
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 50576375 1FTDX1862VNA16626
Side · 183,506 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 12, 2025
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 42064601 1FTDX1768VNB34780
Side · 249,064 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
May 12, 2025
$2,350
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 51020785 1FTDX18W3VKB54516
Minor dents & scratches · 71,825 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 9, 2025
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 41740832 1FTDX18W6VNB19712
Side · 232,275 mi · Wasilla, AK, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
May 9, 2025
$400
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 42005279 1FTDX1861VNA45664
Front end · 209,847 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 9, 2025
$500
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 53989945 1FTDX0765VKD36892
Front end · 214,029 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
May 8, 2025
$300
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 41906627 1FTDX1761VNA15386
All over · 160,538 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
May 8, 2025
$925
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 41977163 1FTDX176XVKA31331
Normal wear · 236,400 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 8, 2025
$1,250
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 51758875 1FTDF1764VLA12139
Rear end · 122,236 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 7, 2025
$400
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 41982829 1FTDX18W9VNC18055
Side · 189,513 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 7, 2025
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 41956713 2FTDX1720VCA73590
Unknown · 128,220 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 7, 2025
$325
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 52196165 1FTDX1729VNC09693
Front end · 189,426 mi · Lexington West, KY, US...
Non-repairable · Keys
May 7, 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 →