1997 Ford Ranger Super CAB

VIN 1FTCR14A4VPB53989

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Portland 97217

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1997 Ford Ranger Super CAB

VIN 1FTCR14A4VPB53989

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NHTSA build data for 1FTCR14A4VPB53989
Trim
Super CAB
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.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Ford Ranger has 7 recall campaigns as of August 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

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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 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market softened $553 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
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 $5,447

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 Super CAB (this car) 0
1996 Dodge Ram $14,988 5
1996 Toyota Tacoma $12,145 3
1997 Ford F-150 $4,875 2
1996 Chevrolet GMT-400 $11,348 2
1995 Ford F-250 $63,997 2

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Market by model year

Gen 2 · 1993–1997

What 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 12 $5,947 100% 175,346 mi
1996 10 $3,872 65% 165,399 mi
1994 11 $3,995 67% 148,196 mi
1993 11 $8,500 143% 179,167 mi

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