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1FTCR14A4VTA09298-1997-ford-ranger-0
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1997 FORD RANGERVIN: 1FTCR14A4VTA09298

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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 1FTCR14A4VTA09298
Latest reported mileage: 531 mi
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2023-08-04
a year ago
112,471 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired
2022-08-14
2 years ago
16,771 mi
Passed emissions inspection
2020-08-19
4 years ago
28,233 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear

VIN Factory Options

Found 158 factory options in 35 categories

Factory Options

ENGINE
  • 2.3L (140) SEFI I4 ENGINE
  • 4 Cylinder Engine

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
Brakes
  • ABS
Convenience
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Power Outlet
Drivetrain
  • Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 2.3L (140) SEFI I4 ENGINE
  • 4 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Seat Trim
  • Cloth Seats
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
  • Conventional Spare Tire

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 2.3L (140) SEFI I4 engine
  • 20.5 gallon fuel tank
  • 2150# capacity front coil/2550# capacity rear multi-leaf springs
  • 2625# capacity twin I-beam front axle
  • 2750# capacity semi-floating rear axle
  • 3.73 axle ratio
  • 4500# GVWR/1200# maximum payload
  • 58 amp-hour (540 CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver
  • 6' pickup box
  • 95 amp alternator
  • Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Full size spare tire
  • Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Plastic-head single-key ignition/door lock system
  • Pwr brakes
  • Pwr steering
  • Rear wheel drive
EXTERIOR
  • Aero headlights
  • Black front/rear mud flaps
  • Black spoiler
  • Black windshield surround moldings
  • Dual black sail-mounted mirrors
  • Dual intermittent windshield washers
  • Easily removable tailgate w/black handle
  • Tinted glass
  • Tri-color tail lights
INTERIOR
  • (3) 12 volt pwr points
  • Ash tray
  • Black door sill scuff plates
  • Black plastic steering wheel
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Color-keyed cloth sun visors w/RH mirror, LH strap
  • Color-keyed full-width instrument panel pad-inc: side window demisters, air registers, color-keyed applique
  • Color-keyed glove box
  • Color-keyed headliner w/sound insulation & passenger assist handle
  • Color-keyed interior A/B-pillar moldings
  • Color-keyed rear-of-cab coat hook
  • Day/night interior rearview mirror
  • Driver's door illuminated entry
  • Dual door-operated front dome light
  • Floor consolette w/dual cupholders
  • Fuel/temp/oil pressure gauges & voltmeter
  • Inside hood release
  • Trip odometer
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt
SAFETY FEATURES
  • Adjustable height front shoulder safety belts
  • Driver air bag

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.28 x 1.33 in
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width - 9.0 x 1.75 in
Frame
  • Frame Type - Ladder
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 20.5 gal
  • Fuel Tank Location - Midship
Steering
  • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center - 18.4
  • Steering Type - Power
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 41.58 ft
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 43.88 ft
Suspension
  • Axle Capacity - Front - 2625 lbs
  • Axle Capacity - Rear - 2750 lbs
  • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear -
  • Axle Type - Front - Twin-I-Beam
  • Axle Type - Rear - Ford Semi-Floating
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 30.5 mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 30.5 mm
  • Spring Capacity - Front - lbs
  • Spring Capacity - Rear - lbs
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 1.0 in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 1.2 in
  • Suspension Type - Front - Coil Spring
  • Suspension Type - Rear - 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Tires
  • Front Tire Capacity - lbs
  • Rear Tire Capacity - lbs
  • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - Rev/Mile
  • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - Rev/Mile
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
  • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - lbs
  • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - lbs
Weight Information
  • Curb Weight - Front - lbs
  • Curb Weight - Rear - lbs
  • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front - lbs
  • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear - lbs
  • Gross Combined Wt Rating - 4800 lbs
  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap - lbs
Wheels
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Cargo Box (Area) Height - 16.4 in
  • Cargo Box Length @ Floor - 71.8 in
  • Cargo Box Width @ Floor - in
  • Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear - 51.9 in
  • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings - 40.4 in
  • Cargo Volume - 37.4 ft³
  • Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume - 22.2 ft³
  • Tailgate Width - in
Exterior Dimensions
  • Cab to Axle - 37.4 in
  • Cab to End of Frame - 72.7 in
  • Frame Width, Rear - 32.9 in
  • Front Bumper to Back of Cab - 121.0 in
  • Ground Clearance, Rear - in
  • Ground to Top of Load Floor - in
  • Height, Overall - 64.1 in
  • Length, Overall w/o rear bumper - 201.4 in
  • Overhang, Front - 32.9 in
  • Overhang, Rear w/o bumper - 39.7 in
  • Wheelbase - 125.1 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 69.4 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 39.3 in
  • Front Hip Room - 52.8 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.4 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 54.6 in
  • Passenger Capacity -
  • Second Head Room - 36.1 in
  • Second Hip Room - 19.5 in
  • Second Leg Room - 41.2 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 15.8 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 95
  • Maximum Alternator Watts - 1425
Engine
  • Displacement - 2.3L/140
  • Engine Order Code - 99A
  • Engine Type - Gas I4
  • Fuel System - SEFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 112 @ 4800
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 135 @ 2400
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - MPG
Transmission
  • Clutch Size - in
  • Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
  • Fifth Gear 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 Type -

Summary

Summary
  • Body Code - 125.1" WB
  • Body Style - Supercab 6'
  • Vehicle Name - Ford Ranger

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - United States Ford

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
4590 mi
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19135
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 6711 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$2739
Estimated Repair Cost$6571 (140%)
SellerHidden text
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, 19135
Date
ended 6 years ago
sold for $490
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #131287
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Tech Specs
ColorRed
TransmissionManual
Engine2.3L I4 FI OHV F
Cylinders4 Cyl
DriveRear Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 2,700 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 FORD RANGER in 1997 was $38,035.
The average price for used 1997 FORD RANGER nowadays in 2024 is $5,700 which is 15% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 7,704 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 RANGER. 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 RANGER 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$38,035100%0%
19977,704 mi$55,746−$17,711−46.57%146.57%-46.57%
199815,408 mi$37,992+$17,754+31.85%99.89%0.11%
199923,112 mi$35,039+$2,953+7.77%92.12%7.88%
200030,816 mi$32,500+$2,539+7.25%85.45%14.55%
200138,520 mi$29,990+$2,510+7.72%78.85%21.15%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1997 FORD RANGER. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 FORD RANGER by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
30,000 mi$5,99812 sales
40,000 mi$7,95015 sales
45,000 mi$7,99714 sales
50,000 mi$7,99527 sales
55,000 mi$8,99921 sales
60,000 mi$7,49912 sales
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VIN Decoder — 28 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.

2300.0
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.

140
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.

2.3
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.

112
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.

In-Line
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.

4
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
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.

Pickup
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 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Exterior / Truck
Cab Type

Cab type applies to both pickup truck and other medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The cab or cabin of a truck is the inside space in a truck where the driver is seated. For pickup trucks, the cab type is categorized by the combination number of doors and number of rows for seating. For medium- and heavy-duty trucks (MDHD), the cab type is categorized by the relative location of engine and cab.

For pickup trucks, there are four cab types.

  • Regular: 2 door, 1 row of seats
  • Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended: 2 doors, 2 rows of seats
  • Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max: 4 doors, 2 rows of seats
  • Mega: 4 doors, 2 rows of seats (with a bigger cabin than crew cab type)

For medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) trucks, there are several categories as listed below.

  • Cab Beside Engine
  • CAE: Cab Above Engine
  • CBE: Cab Behind Engine
  • COE: Cab Over Engine or Flat Nose: Driver sits on top of the front axle and engine
  • LCF: Low Cab Forward
  • Conventional: Driver sits behind the engine
  • Non-Tilt
  • Tilt
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended
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.

Ranger
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
Plant City

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

EDISON
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.

NEW JERSEY
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.

XL
Vehicle Type

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

TRUCK
Internal
NCSA Body Type

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

Light Pickup
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.

Ranger
Mechanical / Brake
Brake System Type

Brake system type is the type of brake systems used to stop and hold the vehicle or combination of motor vehicles.

Hydraulic
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type

Drive type stores information about vehicle drivetrain configuration. The most common drive types for passenger cars, crossover vehicles, and pickup trucks are front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and 4-wheel drive (4WD).

4x2
Passive Safety System
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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