1997 Ford Ranger XL
1FTCR14A8VPB14256
Salem, OR
This 1997 Ford Ranger XL is listed at $2,995 with 352,873 miles in Salem, OR.
1997 Ford Ranger XL
VIN 1FTCR14A8VPB14256
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1997 Ford Ranger XL for sale near SalemOR
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Salem, OR 97305 | $2,995 | 352,873 mi | 2026-10-04 | 19 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTCR14A8VPB14256- ✗ 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 September 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 September 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market firmed $485 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,014 |
| June 2026 | $4,950 |
| July 2026 | $5,977 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
| September 2026 | $5,924 |
| October 2026 | $6,499 |
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 | 22 | $6,282 | 100% | 177,487 mi |
| 1994 | 11 | $4,995 | 80% | 140,978 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
