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1997 FORD MUSTANGVIN: 1FALP45X5VF152209

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Sale Prices
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 1FALP45X5VF152209
Latest reported mileage: 766 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-07-29
a year ago
135,723 mi
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed
2022-04-05
2 years ago
21,919 mi
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
2021-01-20
3 years ago
46,790 mi
Odometer reading reported

VIN Factory Options

Found 160 factory options in 41 categories

Factory Options

ENGINE
  • 4.6L SOHC EFI 16-VALVE V8 ENGINE
  • 8 Cylinder Engine

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Fog Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Power Outlet
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
Differential
  • Locking/Limited Slip Differential
Drivetrain
  • Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 4.6L SOHC EFI 16-VALVE V8 ENGINE
  • 8 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Roof
  • Convertible Soft Top
Seats
  • Bucket Seats
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front Performance
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear Performance
Vehicle
  • Rear Spoiler
Wheels
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Wheel Locks
Window
  • Power Windows

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 15.4 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
  • 2.73 axle ratio
  • 4.6L SOHC EFI 16-valve V8 engine
  • Electrodrive cooling fan
  • Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
  • Gas-pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers
  • GT suspension pkg-inc: Quadra-Shock rear suspension w/strut tower brace, variable-rate coil springs
  • HD 130-amp alternator
  • HD 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
  • Modified MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bars
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Stainless steel dual exhaust system
  • Traction-Lok axle
  • Tunnel-mounted parking brake
  • Unique GT strut/shock absorber calibrations
EXTERIOR
  • Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
  • Clearcoat paint
  • Color-keyed rocker moldings
  • Composite hood w/flow through scoops
  • Dual electric remote-control mirrors w/RH convex
  • Fog lamps
  • Front/rear body-color fascias w/Mustang GT nomenclature
  • Interval windshield wipers
  • Mustang GT fender badge
  • Pwr retractable convertible top w/semi-hard boot
  • Single-wing rear spoiler
  • Tinted glass
  • Wrap-around taillamps
INTERIOR
  • 150 MPH speedometer
  • Auxiliary pwr point
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Color-keyed cloth headliner/sun visors
  • Console-inc: armrest, integral storage bin, cup holder, compact disc/cassette storage bin
  • Deluxe carpet
  • Driver-side footrest
  • Dual illuminated visor mirrors w/covers
  • Front ashtray
  • Full wrapover monochromatic trim-inc: soft flow-through door trim panels w/full-length armrests & cloth/vinyl inserts
  • Heater/defroster/ventilation-inc: (4) instrument panel registers w/positive shut-off
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Light group-inc: cargo compartment lights, headlamps-on alert chime, dome lamps integral w/mirror, front door courtesy switches
  • Locking glove box
  • Luggage area carpet & trim
  • Pwr decklid release
  • Pwr side windows w/driver-side express down
  • Side window demisters
  • Stalk-mounted controls-inc: turn signals, wipers/washer, high-beam headlamps, flash-to-pass
  • Stand alone digital quartz clock
  • Tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, temp/fuel/oil pressure gauges
  • Tilt steering wheel w/center horn
SAFETY
  • 3-point active restraint safety belts
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual note horn

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4-wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.8 x 1.02 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.5 x 0.55 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 15.4 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 2.38
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 14.7
  • Steering Type - Power Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 38.3 ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 32 mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 30 mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 1.18 in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 0.94 in
  • Suspension Type - Front - MacPherson strut
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Quadra-Shock
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
Tires
  • Spare Tire Size - T125/90R15
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3394 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Size - 15 x 4.0 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 7.7 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 53.4 in
  • Length, Overall - 181.5 in
  • Liftover Height - 30.4 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 3.4 in
  • Track Width, Front - 60.0 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 58.7 in
  • Wheelbase - 101.3 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 71.8 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 38.1 in
  • Front Hip Room - 52.3 in
  • Front Leg Room - in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 53.6 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 4
  • Passenger Volume - 76.1 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 35.7 in
  • Second Hip Room - 41.1 in
  • Second Leg Room - 30.3 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 41.2 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 14.8 qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 540
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 130
Engine
  • Displacement - 4.6L/281
  • Engine Order Code - 99X
  • Engine Type - Gas V8
  • Fuel System - EFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 215 @ 4400
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 285 @ 3500
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 17 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - MPG
Transmission
  • Clutch Size - in
  • Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) -
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) -
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) -
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Order Code -
  • Trans Type -

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 2 Door Convertible GT
  • Vehicle Name - Ford Mustang

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • EPA Classification - Subcompact

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
769 mi
Location
ADESA Birmingham, AL, 35201
Has Keys:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 470 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$4938
SellerHidden text
LocationADESA Birmingham, AL, 35201
Date
ended 6 years ago
sold for $544
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #820159
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Tech Specs
Engine4.6L V8 FI SOHC 16V F2
Cylinders8 Cyl
DriveRear Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 3,000 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 FORD MUSTANG in 1997 was $39,240.
The average price for used 1997 FORD MUSTANG nowadays in 2024 is $13,900 which is 35% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 3,603 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
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Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1997 FORD MUSTANG. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 FORD MUSTANG in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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YearAverage MileageAverage Price% Left% Lost
1997 MSRP0 mi$39,240100%0%
19973,603 mi$44,583−$5,343−13.62%113.62%-13.62%
19987,206 mi$37,998+$6,585+14.77%96.83%3.17%
199910,809 mi$36,998+$1,000+2.63%94.29%5.71%
200014,412 mi$28,677+$8,321+22.49%73.08%26.92%
200118,015 mi$29,888−$1,211−4.22%76.17%23.83%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1997 FORD MUSTANG. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 FORD MUSTANG by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
5,000 mi$37,900118 sales
10,000 mi$19,70042 sales
15,000 mi$24,99989 sales
20,000 mi$19,94856 sales
25,000 mi$18,80055 sales
30,000 mi$17,89856 sales
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VIN Decoder — 30 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

4604.764984
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

281
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

4.6
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

215
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Ford
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

8
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Valve Train Design

Valve train design defines engine camshaft design and control. Common values are single overhead cam (SOHC), dual overhead cam (DOHC), overhead valve (OHV), etc.

Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Convertible/Cabriolet
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

2
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

FORD
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Mustang
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1997
Note

Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.

Body Code: BH
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

DEARBORN
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

MICHIGAN
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

GT
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Ford
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Mustang/Mustang II
Passive Safety System
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Crashed status, if reported, details past accidents and collisions, essential for evaluating the operational history and current state of the 1997 FORD.
Frame damage can indicate severe impacts and is critical to the structural integrity and safety of the 1997 FORD vehicle, if such damage is documented.
Yes, the window sticker for 1997 FORD vehicles includes warranty information, detailing the coverage for various components and the duration of the warranty.
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