Salvage 1997 Ford Explorer for sale

Browse 21 salvage 1997 Ford Explorer vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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IAA USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

46312603

5.0L V8 FI 16V F2 · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Unknown

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Fresno (California)
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32E4VZB72529 · 68968776

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 190258 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HASLET, TX
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,784

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMCU22X9VUB32757 · 72557476

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 260676 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SUN VALLEY, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Oct 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,856Repair 110% of value

Ended

IAA Canada

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMCU22X9VU****** · 40086043

4.0L V-6 regular , 160HP · Std

Odometer: 299053 km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Victoria, BC
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedOct 9, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P3VZB98942 · 71226306

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 190745 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: RENO, NV
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$90Oct 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,646Repair 134% of value

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P7VUB10181 · 68805976

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 219597 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Oct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,000

Ended

IAA Canada

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34E0VZB28752 · 30092233

4.0L V-6 205HP · Auto

Odometer: 137350 km
Primary damage: Roll Over
Storage location: Saskatoon, SK
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 23, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34E9VZC12116 · 66420986

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 203698 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: ROLLOVER
Storage location: FRANKLIN, WI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,088Repair 752% of value

Ended

IAA USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P4VZ****** · 45683997

5.0L V8 FI 16V F2 · 8 cyl · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 256961 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: East Bay (California)
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 1, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P6VUA24134 · 68623746

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 148497 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HASLET, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$300Sep 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,152Repair 160% of value

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMCU22E0VUC57922 · 68086456

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 249529 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,000

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32E4VZC11040 · 67262006

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 194042 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Sep 4, 2026

Ended

IAA USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34E9VU****** · 45974116

4.0L V6 FI SOHC F · 6 cyl · Four Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 174561 mi
Primary damage: All Over
Storage location: York Springs (Pennsylvania)
Status: Runs & drives

Ended

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34E4VUA18669 · 65836636

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 141700 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: MARLBORO, NY
Title status: None

Last bid US$325Aug 31, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P1VZB89737 · 65556926

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 108897 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Sep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,660

Ended

Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32E7VUD40189 · 51800936

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: ALL OVER
Storage location: SEAFORD, DE
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Sep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,767Repair 555% of value

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU32E4VUC56699 · 65702156

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 215386 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LEBANON, TN
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 31, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER

1FMDU35P1VUB99472 · 63557936

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 163025 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: BILLINGS, MT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Aug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,906Repair 146% of value

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Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMCU24XXVUB83987 · 62230616

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 74006 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: NEW BRITAIN, CT
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$450Aug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,439

Ended

Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU34E9VZB66657 · 62528846

4.0L 6 · 6 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 239486 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: WOODBURN, OR
Title status: None

Last bid US$125Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,200

Ended

Copart USA

1997 FORD EXPLORER

1FMDU35P8VZA78876 · 64698016

5.0L 8 · 8 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 153355 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: BROOKHAVEN, NY
Title status: None

Last bid US$350Aug 17, 2026

That’s all 21 lots.

1997 Ford Explorer price data

Median bid: $600
Average bid: $685
Bid range: $425 – $1,100
Avg. retail: $3,708

Based on 21 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

12 recall campaigns on record

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSMay 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOct 2009
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApr 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJun 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMar 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
SUSPENSIONNov 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS.
TIRES:TREAD/BELTAug 2000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

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How much does a salvage 1997 Ford Explorer sell for?

Across 21 salvage 1997 Ford Explorer lots, the median winning-side bid is $600 and the average is $685 (range $425 to $1,100). Pre-loss retail value averages $3,708. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.