1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH/STX/XLT

VIN: 1FTDR15X1VPA20873 Auction: IAAI

1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH/STX/XLT (VIN 1FTDR15X1VPA20873). Photos, auction details and vehicle specs. Primary damage: Repossession. Odometer: 181,390 mi (Actual).

Vehicle overview

This page shows the available auction record for 1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH/STX/XLT identified by VIN 1FTDR15X1VPA20873. Auction source: IAAI • Sale date: Wed Jan 08, 2025, 09:30AM (CST). Title status reported in the record: ORIGINAL (Texas). Reported damage: primary: Repossession, secondary: Front End. Recorded odometer entry: 181,390 mi (Actual). Photo set: 11 images (as provided by the listing source).

This 1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH/STX/XLT was listed via IAAI on Wed Jan 08, 2025, 09:30AM (CST).

Title status: ORIGINAL (Texas). Primary damage reported: Repossession. Secondary damage: Front End.

Odometer reading: 181,390 mi (Actual).

Engine: 4.0L V-6 152HP. Transmission: Automatic Transmission. Fuel: Gasoline. Drive: 4X4 Drive.

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Makes / ford / ranger / 1997

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Photos and condition notes

The photo gallery contains 11 listing images for VIN 1FTDR15X1VPA20873. Use these photos to visually confirm body style, trim badges, wheels, interior options, and visible damage areas.

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Auction History

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Vehicle Specs

Auction & Sale

Auction	IAAI
Auction date	Wed Jan 08, 2025, 09:30AM (CST)

Title & Condition

Title	ORIGINAL (Texas)
Primary damage	Repossession
Secondary damage	Front End
Key present	Present
Start code	Run & Drive

Powertrain

Drive line	4X4 Drive
Engine	4.0L V-6 152HP
Cylinders	6 Cylinders
Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Fuel type	Gasoline

Identifiers

VIN	1FTDR15X1VPA20873
Make	Ford
Model	Ranger
Year	1997
Trim / Package	SPLASH/STX/XLT

Key takeaways

VIN: 1FTDR15X1VPA20873.
Title status in this record: ORIGINAL (Texas).
Auction: IAAI • Date: Wed Jan 08, 2025, 09:30AM (CST).
Primary damage: Repossession.
Secondary damage: Front End.
Odometer entry: 181,390 mi (Actual).
Powertrain: engine 4.0L V-6 152HP, transmission Automatic Transmission.
Photos available: 11.
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Quick Facts

AuctionIAAI
Auction dateWed Jan 08, 2025, 09:30AM (CST)
TitleORIGINAL (Texas)
Primary damageRepossession
Secondary damageFront End
Odometer181,390 mi (Actual)
TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
FuelGasoline
Drive4X4 Drive
Engine4.0L V-6 152HP
Cylinders6 Cylinders

Vehicle Information

Auction Date	Wed Jan 08, 2025, 09:30AM (CST)
Auction Name	IAAI
Selling Branch	N/A
Stock Number	N/A
Vehicle	1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH/STX/XLT
VIN	1FTDR15X1VPA20873
Title	ORIGINAL (Texas)
Primary Damage	Repossession
Secondary Damage	Front End
Odometer	181,390 mi (Actual)
Key Present	Present
Start Code	Run & Drive
Drive Line Type	4X4 Drive
Cylinders	6 Cylinders
Engine	4.0L V-6 152HP
Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Restraint System	Front impact airbag driver