$1,050
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45500350 2FTEX18L0VCA30489
Front end · 160,216 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 28, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-150 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 5,339 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-150. Across 5,049 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $500. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 962 verified odometer readings sit above 186,195 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 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
$100
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45346138 1FTDX1768VNB02119
Biohazard/chemical · 233,056 mi · Lubbock, TX, USA
Clean title
Jul 28, 2026
$500
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45435735 1FTDX18W1VNB26101
Rear end · 211,989 mi · Montvale, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 28, 2026
$950
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 61045856 1FTDX1864VKA12644
Front end · 199,999 mi · Fresno, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2026
$250
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 60315926 1FTEX17L6VNB79596
Front end · 209,136 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2026
$275
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 59338936 1FTEF1762VNC20254
Rear end · 339,748 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 27, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 61379986 1FTDX1869VKA53058
Rear end · 204,455 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2026
$2,100
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45614789 1FTDF1727VKA24336
Normal wear · 76,853 mi · Longview, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$600
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45534777 1FTEX18L9VKC45218
Normal wear · 250,357 mi · Odessa, MO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$125
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 60396856 1FTDX18W1VNB44193
Rear end · 150,485 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$350
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45687554 1FTDF1720VND22368
Normal wear · 271,402 mi · Yorktown, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 23, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45532210 1FTDX1764VNC81954
Front end · 215,134 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$675
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45642541 1FTDX18W3VKC30459
Normal wear · 234,714 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$675
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45378184 1FTDX18W9VKC72179
Front end · 293,134 mi · Wilmington, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$525
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45545301 1FTDF0726VKA11622
Normal wear · 161,430 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$475
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45601908 2FTDX0724VCA33054
Normal wear · 187,048 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$125
1997 Ford F-150 XL
IAAI 45235031 1FTDX1863VNA76060
Side · 155,401 mi · Shady Spring, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45501250 1FTDX1769VKD15484
All over · 331,958 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$2,100
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45479060 1FTDX172XVKC02673
Rear end · 120,958 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
$750
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 56080776 1FTDF1821VND42708
Rear end · 181,564 mi · Columbia, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 21, 2026
$550
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 60859246 1FTDF1720VKC28248
Front end · 130,161 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 20, 2026
$325
1997 Ford F-150 XL
Copart 56825326 1FTDX18W7VKB65874
Front end · 218,210 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 20, 2026
$650
1997 Ford F-150
IAAI 45326471 1FTDX1721VKD56169
Normal wear · 132,424 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 20, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-150
Copart 57078656 1FTDF1760VNA65425
Front end · 150,540 mi · Lexington East, KY, US...
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 20, 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 →