1997 Ford Ranger XL

VIN 1FTCR14A1VPB22943
Market price for this build
$5,248
4 comparable listings
1997 Ford Ranger XL
Off market

No longer listed since around Jun 20, 2026

Last listed by Hutcheson Ford Sales, Inc. · Saint James, MO

Last asking price
$6,999
Odometer
68,618 mi
On the market
3 years 7 months

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Last listed by Hutcheson Ford Sales, Inc

308 N Outer Rd, Saint James, MO 65559
Hours
Mon–Fri
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun
Closed

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1997 Ford Ranger XL

VIN 1FTCR14A1VPB22943

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Mileage Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range

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Below market
$3,595
Middle of range
$5,248
Above market
$5,896

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Asking price over time

Nov 17, 2022 · $6,999 Jun 12, 2026 · $6,999

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FTCR14A1VPB22943, spanning 3 years 7 months.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Hutcheson Ford Sales, Inc. Saint James, MO 65559 $6,999 68,618 mi 2026-06-12 139 d ago
Hutcheson Ford Sales St James, MO 65559 $6,999 68,618 mi 2026-06-10 139 d ago
Hutcheson Ford Saint James, MO 65559 $6,999 68,618 mi 2026-06-10 139 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FTCR14A1VPB22943
Trim
XL
Engine
2.3L · V4
Horsepower
112
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

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.

Fuel $11,650
Insurance $5,313
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,963

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Ford Ranger has 7 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

7 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    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.
    NHTSA campaign 09E025000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    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.
    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 October 29, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1997 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $897 in that span.

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
June 2026 $4,950
July 2026 $5,977
August 2026 $5,248
September 2026 $5,924
October 2026 $5,995
November 2026 $5,847

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) $5,248 4 —
1997 Ford E-350 $46,525 2 +$41,277

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