BADVIN vehicle history report for
1997 FORD RANGERVIN: 1FTCR15X2VTA53822
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Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN 1FTCR15X2VTA53822
Latest reported mileage: 451 mi
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2022-08-25
2 years ago
100,731 mi
Damage reported: very minor damage
Damage to rear
Damage to rear
2022-08-03
2 years ago
24,472 mi
Vehicle sold
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
2021-07-16
3 years ago
48,779 mi
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed
VIN Factory Options
Found 174 factory options in 36 categories
Factory Options
ENGINE
- 4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE
- V6 Cylinder Engine
Vehicle Equipment
Air Bag - Frontal
- Driver Air Bag
Audio
- AM/FM Stereo
Brakes
- ABS
Convenience
- Cargo Shade
- Front Reading Lamps
- Intermittent Wipers
- Power Outlet
Drivetrain
- Four Wheel Drive
Engine
- 4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE
- V6 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
- Gasoline Fuel
Seat Trim
- Cloth Seats
Steering
- Power Steering
Tire - Front
- Tires - Front All-Terrain
Tire - Rear
- Tires - Rear All-Terrain
Tire - Spare
- Conventional Spare Tire
Equipment Details
MECHANICAL
- 20.5 gallon fuel tank
- 2340# capacity front coil/2750# capacity rear mutli-leaf springs
- 2750# capacity semi-floating rear axle
- 2800# capacity twin traction-beam front axle
- 3.73 axle ratio
- 58 amp-hour (540 CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver
- 95 amp alternator
- Automatic locking front hubs (Select-Drive electric shift)
- Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
- Four wheel drive
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Fuel tank/transfer case skid plate
- Full size spare tire
- HD gas-pressurized shock absorbers
- Plastic-head single-key ignition/door lock system
- Pwr brakes
- Pwr steering
- Select Drive 2-speed part-time transfer case
EXTERIOR
- Aero headlights
- Black front/rear mud flaps
- Black spoiler
- Black windshield surround moldings
- Dual intermittent windshield washers
- Easily removable tailgate w/black handle
- Rear/quarter window tinted glass
- 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 cargo area cover
- Color-keyed carpet
- Color-keyed cloth sun visors w/RH mirror, LH strap
- Color-keyed door trim panels w/padded armrest, black door handles, color-keyed vinyl inserts w/map pocket & lower carpet
- 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
- Light group-inc: cargo box/map lights
- Locking rear storage compartment w/color-keyed back panel "fish net" storage
- Tachometer
- Trip odometer
- Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt
SAFETY FEATURES
- Adjustable height front shoulder safety belts
- Driver air bag
- Dual-note horn
Chassis
Brakes
- Brake Type - Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.28 x 1.33 in
- Rear Drum Diam x Width - 10.0 x 2.50 in
Frame
- Frame Type - Ladder
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 20.5 gal
- Fuel Tank Location - Midship
Steering
- Steering Ratio (:1), On Center - 19.0
- Steering Type - Power
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 42.39 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 44.46 ft
Suspension
- Axle Capacity - Front - 2850 lbs
- Axle Capacity - Rear - 2750 lbs
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Front -
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear -
- Axle Type - Front - Twin-Traction 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 - lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap - lbs
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size - 15.0 x 7.0 in
- Rear Wheel Size - 15.0 x 7.0 in
- 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 - 37.7 in
- Cab to End of Frame - 72.9 in
- Frame Width, Rear - 33.0 in
- Front Bumper to Back of Cab - 121.0 in
- Ground Clearance, Rear - in
- Ground to Top of Load Floor - in
- Height, Overall - in
- Length, Overall w/o rear bumper - in
- Overhang, Front - 33.3 in
- Overhang, Rear w/o bumper - 39.5 in
- Wheelbase - 125.4 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 - 7.8 qts
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 95
- Maximum Alternator Watts - 1425
Engine
- Displacement - 4.0L/245
- Engine Order Code - 99X
- Engine Type - Gas V6
- Fuel System - SEFI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 160 @ 4200
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 220 @ 3000
Mileage
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 16 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 20 MPG
Transmission
- Clutch Size - in
- Drivetrain - 4-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 -
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High - 1.00
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low - 2.48
- Transfer Case Model - Warner 1354
Summary
Summary
- Body Code - 125.4" WB
- Body Style - Supercab 6'
- Vehicle Name - Ford Ranger
Vehicle
Vehicle
- Country of Origin - United States Ford
| Year | 1997 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 9383 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $6814 |
| Location | Central New Jersey, NJ |
| Date | ended 6 years ago sold for $861 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
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Tech Specs
| Color | Maroon |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 FI F |
| Cylinders | 6 Cyl |
| Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Year | 1997 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 3979 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $4850 |
| Location | Central New Jersey, NJ |
| Date | ended 6 years ago sold for $775 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
sale information provided by user #826708
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Tech Specs
| Color | Maroon |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 FI F |
| Cylinders | 6 Cyl |
| Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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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| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 MSRP | 0 mi | $38,035 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
| 1997 | 7,704 mi | $55,746 | −$17,711 | −46.57% | 146.57% | -46.57% |
| 1998 | 15,408 mi | $37,992 | +$17,754 | +31.85% | 99.89% | 0.11% |
| 1999 | 23,112 mi | $35,039 | +$2,953 | +7.77% | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2000 | 30,816 mi | $32,500 | +$2,539 | +7.25% | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2001 | 38,520 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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| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 30,000 mi | $5,998 | 12 sales |
| 40,000 mi | $7,950 | 15 sales |
| 45,000 mi | $7,997 | 14 sales |
| 50,000 mi | $7,995 | 27 sales |
| 55,000 mi | $8,999 | 21 sales |
| 60,000 mi | $7,499 | 12 sales |
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VIN Decoder — 29 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.
3949.282424
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.
241
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.
4.0
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.
152
Engine Brake (hp) To
Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) To is the upper value of the range.
160
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 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.
6
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
FORD
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
Internal
Mechanical / Brake
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Passive Safety System
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