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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

Ford models

1997 Ford Explorer XLT
$275
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35P6VUC58385 Copart 65757615

226,351 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Oct 21, 2025 Baltimore East, MD, US...
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
$700
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35P0VUC12857 Copart 84261455

96,419 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Oct 20, 2025 Long Island, NY, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$350
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E1VZC23403 Copart 80118535

148,381 mi · Side · Non-repairable

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Oct 10, 2025 Punta Gorda, FL, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$275
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E3VZB64872 Copart 69481035

0 mi · Burn — engine · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
Sep 29, 2025 Portland South, OR, US...
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$70
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E9VZB24652 Copart 67991105

175,519 mi · All over · Clean title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Sep 24, 2025 Casper, WY, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$150
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU32E3VZB77947 Copart 80499815

168,017 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Sep 19, 2025 Van Nuys, CA, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$275
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU32X1VUC86129 Copart 69250445

208,653 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • RWD
  • Keys
Sep 16, 2025 Raleigh, NC, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
$750
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35P2VZA41905 Copart 69995715

104,001 mi · Rear end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Sep 15, 2025 Denver South, CO, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$225
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E7VZA94194 Copart 65944005

199,666 mi · Rear end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Sep 9, 2025 Eugene, OR, USA
1997 Ford Explorer XL
$250
Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E6VZB31400 Copart 64184495

116,121 mi · Front end · Salvage title

  • Gas
  • Automatic
  • AWD
  • Keys
Sep 9, 2025 Chicago North, IL, USA

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VIN patterns

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.