1997 Ford F-250 prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 1997 Ford F-250 in the U.S. is $24,750 based on 64 active listings.
As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 1997 Ford F-250 in the U.S. is $24,750, based on 64 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 64 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 1996–2004
Typical: $16,971–$43,750 — the middle half of 64 asking prices
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 1997 Ford F-250
The $16,971–$43,750 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The same car typically asks $8,294 in Virginia but $47,700 in New Jersey.
What would a 1997 Ford F-250 cost per month?
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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Live 1997 Ford F-250 listings, priced by VIN
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 1996–1998 Ford F-250 listings on VehiSales →.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 1997 Ford F-250 is $23,652 (September 2026) — down 23.2% from $30,805 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $23,652 | $16K–$34K | 16 |
| August 2026 | $23,995 | $11K–$38K | 53 |
| July 2026 | $19,900 | $9,800–$40K | 53 |
| June 2026 | $19,945 | $10K–$35K | 36 |
| May 2026 | $26,448 | $15K–$40K | 40 |
| April 2026 | $15,454 | $9,246–$30K | 22 |
| March 2026 | $26,900 | $13K–$45K | 37 |
| February 2026 | $22,995 | $14K–$37K | 23 |
| January 2026 | $22,900 | $15K–$34K | 25 |
| December 2025 | $19,824 | $14K–$32K | 18 |
| November 2025 | $14,613 | $9,247–$29K | 22 |
| October 2025 | $30,425 | $14K–$45K | 28 |
| September 2025 | $14,994 | $9,060–$35K | 10 |
| August 2025 | $30,805 | $17K–$38K | 10 |
1997 Ford F-250 prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $34,948 | 30 | 14 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $47,700 | 20 | 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Oregon | $22,994 | 20 | 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| California | $8,500 | 15 | 3 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Washington | $10,248 | 14 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Michigan | $22,400 | 12 | 4 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Florida | $34,500 | 7 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Nebraska | $15,900 | 7 | 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $12,995 | 7 | 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Iowa | $23,488 | 6 | 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Georgia | $15,020 | 5 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Minnesota | $9,999 | 5 | 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Virginia | $8,294 | 5 | 3 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 1997 Ford F-250 first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
Factory configurations of the 1997 Ford F-250
68 factory configurations left the plant as a 1997 Ford F-250 — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.
- Styleside 5.4L 8cyl 42 built
- Styleside 4.6L 8cyl 34 built
- Styleside 4.6L 8cyl 4WD 20 built
- 5.8L 8cyl 4WD 119 built
- 7.3L 8cyl 4WD $44,995
- 7.5L 8cyl 4WD 70 built
- 7.5L 8cyl 4WD 61 built
- 5.8L 8cyl 147 built
- 7.3L 8cyl 4WD $34,995
- 7.3L 8cyl $14,175
- Styleside 5.4L 8cyl 4WD 36 built
- 7.3L 8cyl 4WD 22 built
- Styleside 5.4L 8cyl 4WD 41 built
- 7.5L 8cyl 27 built
- Styleside 5.4L 8cyl 29 built
- 7.5L 8cyl 4WD 330 built
- 5.8L 8cyl 97 built
- 7.3L 8cyl 91 built
- 5.8L 8cyl 4WD $36,120
- 5.8L 8cyl 102 built
- 7.3L 8cyl 4WD $45,900
- 7.5L 8cyl 127 built
- Styleside 5.4L 8cyl 4WD 229 built
- 7.5L 8cyl 22 built
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1997 Ford F-250 prices range from $4,993 to $75,046?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $16,971 and $43,750 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $30,311 a good price for a 1997 Ford F-250?
$30,311 is the market average as of September 9, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $24,750 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.
How many 1997 Ford F-250 are for sale right now?
64 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 64 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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