$1,000
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 68584116 1FTHX26F5VEC57929
Front end · 138,226 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 18, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-250 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 1,466 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-250. Across 1,415 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $725. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 288 verified odometer readings sit above 204,391 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 4, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Ford F-250 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-250 belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $725
- Median final bid
- $375–$1,491
- Middle half
- $2,880
- Top 10% from
- $11,500
- Highest
$3,350
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 68112776 3FTHF26F5VMA31984
Minor dents & scratches · 218,970 mi · Jackson, MS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 18, 2026
$875
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45218109 1FTHX25F8VEC32010
Normal wear · 308,444 mi · Fletcher, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 18, 2026
$500
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 46002785 3FTHF25F8VMA56315
All over · 1 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 15, 2026
$1,550
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 58125696 1FTHF26F9VEA17091
Rear end · 278,977 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 14, 2026
$1,000
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 46062782 1FTHX25F2VEA43241
Normal wear · 1 mi · Bridgeport, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 14, 2026
$1,600
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 63031396 1FTHX26F9VEC23234
Rear end · 0 mi · Denver Central, CO, US...
Salvage title
Sep 10, 2026
$750
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 67681946 2FTFX28L7VCA25798
Mechanical · 178,731 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 8, 2026
$2,450
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45589912 1FTHX26F8VEA47082
Side · 220,130 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 8, 2026
$550
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45804686 1FTFX27L1VKC15111
Normal wear · 157,108 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Sep 8, 2026
$4,050
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45753097 1FTHX26F7VEC46172
Front end · 264,965 mi · Fletcher, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 5, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45623052 1FTHF25H1VED08817
Side · 356,550 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 3, 2026
$1,400
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 66669016 1FTHX26F7VEB25867
All over · 121,191 mi · Pittsburgh South, PA,...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 2, 2026
$300
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45868767 1FTFX28W8VKD58923
Front end · 276,834 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Sep 1, 2026
$250
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 63434736 3FTHF25HXVMA38299
Minor dents & scratches · 183,985 mi · Dyer, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 31, 2026
$425
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 86229835 1FTHX26G3VEB12414
Front end · 0 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 27, 2026
$2,450
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 63216936 1FTHX26F3VEB96287
Front end · 224,483 mi · Charleston, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 27, 2026
$200
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 63794056 1FTHX26F1VEA56142
Rollover · 0 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title
Aug 27, 2026
$1,300
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45782658 1FTHW26F9VEC81489
Front end · 192,630 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 27, 2026
$3,600
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45813706 3FTHF26FXVMA00892
All over · 166,020 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 27, 2026
$150
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 65010846 1FTFX28L6VKC43324
Mechanical · 262,866 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Aug 25, 2026
$400
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45701518 1FTHX25F2VEC70266
Side · 1 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Aug 25, 2026
$2,300
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 56745386 3FTHF25F5VMA72651
Vandalism · 270,480 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 20, 2026
$1,000
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 45859252 1FTHX25G0VEC23889
Front end · 166,465 mi · Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 19, 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 181 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$675 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$575 | 1997 |
| Guatemala |
|
$2,550 | 1997 |
| Poland |
|
$4,200 | 1997 |
| Paraguay |
|
$7,200 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
129 sold
median $725
IAAI
90 sold
median $725
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Ford F-250 sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Ford F-250 was $725; half of the 219 sales went for $375 to $1,491.
Where do 1997 Ford F-250 cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (92%), Mexico (6%), Guatemala (1%).
Is a 1997 Ford F-250 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $725, IAAI $725.
How much does a 1997 Ford F-250 sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Ford F-250 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-250 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-250
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →