Salvage 1997 Ford Taurus for sale

Browse 5 salvage 1997 Ford Taurus vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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1997 FORD TAURUS, GL

1FALP52U7VA307310 · 64247006

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 128674 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: EARLINGTON, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Oct 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,683

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Copart USA

1997 FORD TAURUS, GL

1FALP5224VG221111 · 52716016

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 147054 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Sep 24, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 FORD TAURUS, GL

1FALP52U0VG135571 · 62342066

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 118835 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PASCO, WA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$50Sep 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,520

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Copart USA

1997 FORD TAURUS, GL

1FALP52U7VG259143 · 60674636

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 152342 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LOUISVILLE, KY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$275Sep 10, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,877Repair 107% of value

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Copart USA

1997 FORD TAURUS, GL

1FALP52U3VG315384 · 59373496

3.0L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 147206 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: CASPER, WY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$600

That’s all 5 lots.

1997 Ford Taurus price data

Median bid: $200
Average bid: $238
Bid range: $200 – $275
Avg. retail: $1,920

Based on 5 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

5 recall campaigns on record

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.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSFeb 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.

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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONJun 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)Sep 1996
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.

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.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 17 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG
Combined: 20 MPG
Fuel per year: US$3,250
CO2: 444 g/mi

Figures for Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, 4V (FFS) — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 1997 Ford Taurus sell for?

Across 5 salvage 1997 Ford Taurus lots, the median winning-side bid is $200 and the average is $238 (range $200 to $275). Pre-loss retail value averages $1,920. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.