1997 Ford Ranger XL
1FTCR10A1VUB88061
GOOD DEAL
· $704 below typical price
Milwaukie, OR
This 1997 Ford Ranger XL is listed at $4,995 in Milwaukie, OR.
Sold by Lot 99
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1997 Ford Ranger XL
VIN 1FTCR10A1VUB88061
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 21, 2026This vehicle: $4,995 — $704 below the typical market price ($5,699)
Asking $4,995 · typical market price $5,699 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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1997 Ford Ranger XL for sale near MilwaukieOR
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Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 99 | Milwaukie, OR 97267 | $4,995 | — | 2026-09-21 | 10 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTCR10A1VUB88061Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Ford Ranger likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Ford Ranger has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, 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.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Ford Ranger from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 30, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market softened $301 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,000 |
| May 2026 | $6,014 |
| June 2026 | $4,950 |
| July 2026 | $5,977 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
| September 2026 | $5,699 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford Ranger XL (this car) | $4,995 | 5 | — |
| 1996 Dodge Ram | $14,988 | 5 | +$9,993 |
| 1996 Toyota Tacoma | $11,570 | 4 | +$6,575 |
| 1997 Ford F-150 | $4,875 | 2 | −$120 |
| 1996 Chevrolet GMT-400 | $11,348 | 2 | +$6,353 |
| 1995 Ford F-250 | $63,997 | 2 | +$59,002 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 1993–1997What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10 | $5,847 | 100% | 175,906 mi |
| 1996 | 10 | $3,872 | 66% | 165,399 mi |
| 1994 | 12 | $4,492 | 77% | 129,024 mi |
| 1993 | 11 | $8,500 | 145% | 179,167 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
