1997 Ford Explorer

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.

267
Lots archived: $316
Avg. final bid: $275
Median bid: 89%
With keys

Most common damage: Front end, Side, Normal wear.

Explorer years

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Sold $200

1997 Ford Explorer

1FMCU24E5VUB71602 Copart 87081674

193,534 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Feb 18, 2025 Eugene, OR, USA

Sold $375

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E2VZA14008 Copart 43590605

185,995 mi · Side · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Feb 17, 2025 Philadelphia East-Subl...

Sold $400

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU32P9VZA40058 Copart 43560445

162,932 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
RWD
Keys

Feb 14, 2025 Tampa South, FL, USA

Sold $175

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35P5VZB51640 Copart 52030474

214,647 mi · Mechanical · Clean title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Feb 13, 2025 Dallas South, TX, USA

Sold $200

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU32PXVUD36915 IAAI 41421762

109,168 mi · Front end

Gas
Automatic
RWD
Keys

Feb 13, 2025

Sold $225

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35P6VZA77399 Copart 86980654

188,962 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Feb 3, 2025 Wichita, KS, USA

Sold $200

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E8VZB26666 Copart 81268474

172,501 mi · Rollover · Clean title

Gas
Automatic
AWD

Jan 24, 2025 Danville, VA, USA

Sold $275

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E4VZC37151 Copart 85847234

260,538 mi · Rear end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Jan 16, 2025 Baltimore East, MD, US...

Sold $250

1997 Ford Explorer Sport

1FMDU24E2VUB68077 Copart 82446534

196,458 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Jan 13, 2025 Denver South, CO, USA

Sold $325

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E5VZB40878 Copart 84009744

185,047 mi · Side · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Jan 11, 2025 Punta Gorda South, FL,...

Sold $275

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E2VZC03015 Copart 80654764

295,587 mi · Rear end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Jan 10, 2025 Tulsa, OK, USA

Sold $225

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E7VUB97502 Copart 78464514

274,466 mi · Mechanical · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Jan 7, 2025 Seaford, DE, USA

Sold $150

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU32E8VZC21604 Copart 81987654

156,141 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
RWD
Keys

Jan 6, 2025 Savannah, GA, USA

Sold $175

1997 Ford Explorer

1FMCU22E6VUA65114 Copart 80045524

220,132 mi · Rollover · Non-repairable

Gas
Automatic
RWD
Keys

Jan 2, 2025 Memphis, TN, USA

Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E8VUC95969 Copart 83269784

174,035 mi · All over · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Dec 31, 2024 Portland North, OR, US...

Sold $275

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34XXVUC61582 Copart 81957344

153,852 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Dec 23, 2024 Atlanta East, GA, USA

Sold

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU32P7VUA19965 Copart 79505124

140,231 mi · Front end · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
RWD
Keys

Dec 19, 2024 Cartersville, GA, USA

Sold $375

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU32P0VUA26160 Copart 82038484

147,133 mi · All over · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
RWD
Keys

Dec 18, 2024 Orlando North, FL, USA

Sold $200

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU35PXVUA56388 Copart 78156994

185,864 mi · Side · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Dec 12, 2024 Louisville, KY, USA

Sold $375

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E2VUB96516 Copart 79398854

159,059 mi · Side · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD
Keys

Nov 29, 2024 Somerville, NJ, USA

Sold $90

1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

1FMDU34X4MUB30436 Copart 58926184

218,516 mi · Normal wear · Salvage title

Gas
Automatic
AWD

Nov 27, 2024 Reno, NV, USA

Sold $225

1997 Ford Explorer XLT

1FMDU32P8VZC08904 Copart 78166244

232,404 mi · Rear end · Salvage title

Gas
Manual
RWD
Keys

Nov 26, 2024 Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Sold $10

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU34E2VZC01314 Copart 71792054

149,617 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title

Gas
Manual
AWD
Keys

Nov 7, 2024 Antelope, CA, USA

Sold $175

1997 Ford Explorer XL

1FMDU32E3VZB49226 Copart 73610834

236,649 mi · Normal wear · Clean title

Gas
Manual
RWD
Keys

Oct 23, 2024 Mentone, CA, USA

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