1997 Ford Explorer SPORT/XL

VIN: 1FMCU22X1VUB65493 Auction: IAAI Final Bid: Buy Now: $300

1997 Ford Explorer SPORT/XL (VIN 1FMCU22X1VUB65493). Photos, auction details and vehicle specs. Primary damage: Rear. Odometer: 341,719 mi (Actual). Final bid: Buy Now: $300.

Vehicle overview

This page shows the available auction record for 1997 Ford Explorer SPORT/XL identified by VIN 1FMCU22X1VUB65493. Auction source: IAAI • Sale date: Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT). Title status reported in the record: CLEAR (Oregon). Reported damage: primary: Rear. Recorded odometer entry: 341,719 mi (Actual). Recorded final bid in history: Buy Now: $300. Photo set: 11 images (as provided by the listing source).

This 1997 Ford Explorer SPORT/XL was listed via IAAI on Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT). Recorded final bid: Buy Now: $300.

Title status: CLEAR (Oregon). Primary damage reported: Rear.

Odometer reading: 341,719 mi (Actual).

Engine: 4.0L V-6 160HP. Transmission: Automatic Transmission. Fuel: Gasoline.

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Makes / ford / explorer / 1997

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Photos and condition notes

The photo gallery contains 11 listing images for VIN 1FMCU22X1VUB65493. Use these photos to visually confirm body style, trim badges, wheels, interior options, and visible damage areas.

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Another sales of this vehicle

Sale 1 of 1997 Ford Explorer SPORT/XL (VIN 1FMCU22X1VUB65493)

Buy Now: $300

Auction: IAAI

Date: Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT)

Lot: 42126588

Condition: CLEAR (Oregon)

Damage: Rear

Mileage: 341,719 mi (Actual)

Auction History

Auction Name	Date	Final Bid
IAAI	Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT)	Buy Now: $300

Vehicle Specs

Auction & Sale

Auction	IAAI
Auction date	Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT)
Final bid	Buy Now: $300

Title & Condition

Title	CLEAR (Oregon)
Primary damage	Rear
Key present	Present
Start code	Stationary

Powertrain

Engine	4.0L V-6 160HP
Cylinders	6 Cylinders
Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Fuel type	Gasoline

Identifiers

VIN	1FMCU22X1VUB65493
Make	Ford
Model	Explorer
Year	1997
Trim / Package	SPORT/XL

Key takeaways

VIN: 1FMCU22X1VUB65493.
Title status in this record: CLEAR (Oregon).
Auction: IAAI • Date: Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT).
Recorded final bid: Buy Now: $300.
Primary damage: Rear.
Odometer entry: 341,719 mi (Actual).
Powertrain: engine 4.0L V-6 160HP, transmission Automatic Transmission.
Photos available: 11.
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FAQ

What does the final bid mean?

The final bid (Buy Now: $300) is the recorded winning bid shown in the auction history. It may not include fees, taxes, or transportation.

Where do the photos come from?

Photos are the available listing images for this VIN/lot. They help you visually assess condition and damage, but they may not show every issue.

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Quick Facts

AuctionIAAI
Auction dateMon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT)
TitleCLEAR (Oregon)
Primary damageRear
Odometer341,719 mi (Actual)
Final bidBuy Now: $300
TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
FuelGasoline
Engine4.0L V-6 160HP
Cylinders6 Cylinders

Vehicle Information

Auction Date	Mon Mar 24, 11:30am (CDT)
Auction Name	IAAI
Selling Branch	N/A
Stock Number	N/A
Vehicle	1997 Ford Explorer SPORT/XL
VIN	1FMCU22X1VUB65493
Title	CLEAR (Oregon)
Primary Damage	Rear
Secondary Damage	N/A
Odometer	341,719 mi (Actual)
Key Present	Present
Start Code	Stationary
Drive Line Type	N/A
Cylinders	6 Cylinders
Engine	4.0L V-6 160HP
Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Restraint System	Front impact airbag driver;Front impact airbag passenger