1997 Ford Ranger prices in the U.S.
The median asking price for a 1997 Ford Ranger in the U.S. is $5,500 based on 17 active listings.
As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a 1997 Ford Ranger in the U.S. is $5,500, based on 17 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 17 active dealer listings, refreshed daily
Typical: $4,225–$6,995 — the middle half of 17 asking prices
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 1997 Ford Ranger
The $4,225–$6,995 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The same car typically asks $3,499 in Kentucky but $7,850 in North Carolina.
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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Live 1997 Ford Ranger listings, priced by VIN
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Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 1997 Ford Ranger is $5,495 (September 2026) — up 2.3% from $5,374 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $5,495 | $4,320–$9,087 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 | $4,010–$6,996 | 15 |
| July 2026 | $5,977 | $4,092–$7,898 | 15 |
| June 2026 | $4,950 | $3,794–$5,999 | 21 |
| May 2026 | $6,014 | $3,945–$7,914 | 18 |
| April 2026 | $6,000 | $4,261–$6,995 | 18 |
| March 2026 | $6,995 | $4,749–$9,034 | 20 |
| February 2026 | $5,995 | $4,495–$8,448 | 11 |
| January 2026 | $4,997 | $3,996–$7,888 | 14 |
| December 2025 | $5,975 | $3,800–$7,948 | 11 |
| November 2025 | $5,600 | $5,150–$8,135 | 11 |
| August 2025 | $5,374 | $3,875–$7,371 | 10 |
1997 Ford Ranger prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $6,495 | 10 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Oregon | $5,247 | 10 | 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Kentucky | $3,499 | 7 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Washington | $3,999 | 7 | 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Indiana | $3,748 | 6 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Ohio | $5,486 | 6 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $7,850 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 1997 Ford Ranger first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
Factory configurations of the 1997 Ford Ranger
16 factory configurations left the plant as a 1997 Ford Ranger — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1997 Ford Ranger prices range from $2,823 to $11,604?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,225 and $6,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $6,056 a good price for a 1997 Ford Ranger?
$6,056 is the market average as of September 9, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $5,500 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.
How many 1997 Ford Ranger are for sale right now?
17 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 17 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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