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1997 Ford Explorer

Cararam archives 318 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1997 Ford Explorer. Based on 304 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 Oct 1, 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

318
Archived lots
304
Recorded final bids
$275
Median final bid

304 records

$323
Average final bid

304 records

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

148 records

90%
Lots with keys
43% / 57%
Copart / IAAI
Jun 14, 2019 – Oct 1, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Front end — 32%
  • Side — 16%
  • 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

1FMDU34E9VUB80863 Copart 91078505

170,261 mi · Side · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Manual
  • AWD
  • Keys
Mar 6, 2026 Salt Lake City, UT, US...
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
$425
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35P6VZB53235 Copart 76034225

239,223 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Mar 6, 2026 Danville, VA, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$350
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34X4VZC35580 Copart 98433965

87,967 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Manual
  • AWD
  • Keys
Feb 18, 2026 Denver South, CO, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$200
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E2VUC41387 Copart 74896965

157,863 mi · Burn · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Feb 13, 2026 Salt Lake City, UT, US...
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
$575
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35PXVUC69003 Copart 74022545

121,363 mi · Damage history · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Feb 11, 2026 Mocksville, NC, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$150
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E1VZC35017 Copart 95429275

160,898 mi · Rear end · Non-repairable

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Feb 4, 2026 Lexington West, KY, US...
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$300
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34X3VUB60044 Copart 99319235

210,651 mi · Front end · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Jan 21, 2026 West Warren, MA, USA

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VIN patterns

1FMDU34E#VZ###### · 61 1FMDU34E#VU###### · 40 1FMDU35P#VU###### · 35 1FMDU35P#VZ###### · 29 1FMDU34X#VU###### · 27 1FMDU32E#VU###### · 19 1FMDU32E#VZ###### · 16 1FMDU32P#VZ###### · 13 1FMDU34X#VZ###### · 13 1FMCU22X#VU###### · 10 1FMDU32P#VU###### · 10 1FMDU32X#VZ###### · 10 1FMDU32X#VU###### · 9 1FMDU24E#VU###### · 8 1FMCU24E#VU###### · 6 1FMCU24X#VU###### · 6 1FMCU22E#VU###### · 4 1FMDU34X#MU###### · 1 1FMZU63K#3Z###### · 1

Frequently asked questions

318 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Jun 14, 2019 to Oct 1, 2026.

Across 304 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $275 and the average is $323.

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.