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1997 Ford Taurus GL

VIN 1FALP52U6VG158997

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Price history for this VIN

Dec 11, 2021 · $4,838 Dec 16, 2021 · $4,838

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FALP52U6VG158997, spanning 5 days.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Bob Poynter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Ford	SEYMOUR, IN 47274	$4,838	77,954 mi	2021-12-16	1762 d ago
Bob Poynter Ford	Seymour, IN 47274	$4,838	77,955 mi	2021-12-11	1758 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FALP52U6VG158997

Trim

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

145

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

1997

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 Taurus has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR.

NHTSA campaign 98V028000

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 Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 17, 2026.

Market by model year

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
2019	147	$14,061	100%	95,738 mi
2018	251	$13,280	94%	95,752 mi
2017	198	$10,954	78%	103,843 mi
2016	224	$10,680	76%	108,551 mi
2015	339	$8,997	64%	117,819 mi
2014	214	$8,900	63%	119,025 mi
2013	283	$7,910	56%	130,041 mi
2012	62	$7,566	54%	124,675 mi