1997 Ford Ranger XL
1FTCR14X2VPB06528
Altoona, PA
This 1997 Ford Ranger XL is listed at $6,995 with 152,298 miles in Altoona, PA.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Altoona, PA 16601 | $6,995 | 152,298 mi | 2026-08-31 |
What would this 1997 Ford Ranger XL cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTCR14X2VPB06528Full 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.
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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 Ford Ranger over the last 6 months — the market softened $2,000 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,995 |
| April 2026 | $6,000 |
| May 2026 | $6,014 |
| June 2026 | $4,950 |
| July 2026 | $5,977 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
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 | 14 | $5,472 | 100% | 194,108 mi |
| 1996 | 11 | $3,995 | 73% | 189,046 mi |
| 1994 | 11 | $3,995 | 73% | 141,409 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
