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1997 Ford Explorer

Cararam archives 311 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1997 Ford Explorer. Based on 301 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $275. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Median recorded odometer across 148 actual readings is 182,266 mi. Records span Jun 14, 2019 to Sep 28, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1997 Ford Explorer. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1997 Ford Explorer lot.

Auction data

311
Archived lots
301
Recorded final bids
$275
Median final bid

301 records

$324
Average final bid

301 records

$200 – $375
Typical bid range
$0 / $2,750
Lowest / highest bid
182,266 mi
Median odometer

148 records

90%
Lots with keys
42% / 58%
Copart / IAAI
Jun 14, 2019 – Sep 28, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Front end — 32%
  • Side — 17%
  • Normal wear — 16%

Explorer years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1948

Ford models

Aerostar Aerostar Cargo Van Aspire Bronco Bronco Sport C-Max Contour Coupe Crown Victoria Crown Victoria Police Custom E-150 E-250 E-350 E-Series Commercial E-Transit E-Transit Cargo Econoline Econoline Cargo Econoline Commercial Econoline Passenger Econoline Wagon EcoSport Edge Escape Escort Excursion Expedition Expedition Max Explorer Explorer Sport Explorer Sport Trac F-100 F-150 F-150 Lightning F-150 Police Responder F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis F-600 F-650 F-700 F-750 F-Super Duty Trucks Fairlane Falcon Fiesta Five Hundred Flex Focus Focus Electric Freestar Freestar Cargo Freestyle Fusion GALAXIE GT LTD Maverick Model A Model T Mustang Mustang Mach-E Ocean Phaeton Police Interceptor Police Interceptor Utility Probe Ranchero Ranger Roadster Special Service Taurus Taurus X Tempo Thunderbird Torino Transit Transit Cargo Transit Chassis Transit Connect Transit Passenger Van Windstar Windstar Cargo ZX2
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$300
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU32X8VUC21519 Copart 51503926

199,085 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Jun 18, 2026 Macon, GA, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$975
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34X3VZA35922 Copart 53948896

113,886 mi · Front end · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
May 27, 2026 Phoenix, AZ, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$200
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E6VUD41508 Copart 45542096

191,783 mi · Undercarriage · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
May 11, 2026 Lumberton, NC, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$300
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E2VZA65721 Copart 50525516

171,647 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
May 5, 2026 San Jose, CA, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$275
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E6VZA96194 Copart 49497736

261,003 mi · Front end · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Apr 30, 2026 Denver, CO, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$425
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34X1VZA53898 Copart 74834625

82,477 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Apr 28, 2026 Eugene, OR, USA

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VIN patterns

1FMDU34E#VZ###### · 60 1FMDU34E#VU###### · 40 1FMDU35P#VU###### · 34 1FMDU35P#VZ###### · 29 1FMDU34X#VU###### · 27 1FMDU32E#VU###### · 17 1FMDU32E#VZ###### · 15 1FMDU32P#VZ###### · 13 1FMDU34X#VZ###### · 12 1FMCU22X#VU###### · 10 1FMDU32P#VU###### · 10 1FMDU32X#VZ###### · 10 1FMDU32X#VU###### · 9 1FMDU24E#VU###### · 8 1FMCU24E#VU###### · 6 1FMCU24X#VU###### · 6 1FMCU22E#VU###### · 3 1FMDU34X#MU###### · 1 1FMZU63K#3Z###### · 1

Frequently asked questions

311 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Jun 14, 2019 to Sep 28, 2026.

Across 301 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $275 and the average is $324.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 32% of the archived lots.

The median actual odometer reading across 148 records is 182,266 mi.

Each 1997 Ford Explorer lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

Review the primary and secondary damage, title type, odometer (and whether it’s actual), keys and airbag status before bidding.