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1996 Ford F-250 XL
VIN
2FTHF26F2TCA65227
Typical market price
$39,995
5 comparable listings
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Last listed by Sanford Honda
Sanford, NC
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VIN report
1996 Ford F-250 XL
VIN 2FTHF26F2TCA65227
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 30, 2026Below market
$25,509
Middle of range
$39,995
Above market
$64,197
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Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Dec 3, 2022 · $32,500
Nov 22, 2024 · $49,500
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 2FTHF26F2TCA65227, spanning 2 years.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $49,500 | 119,527 mi | 2024-11-22 | 631 d ago | |
| Sanford Honda | Sanford, NC 27332 | $28,956 | 119 mi | 2024-09-06 | 754 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 2FTHF26F2TCA65227Trim
XL
Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Diesel
Model year
1996
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
13
MPG
City
12
MPG
Highway
16
MPG
$3,580
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 13 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Ford F-250 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$17,900
Insurance
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$29,235
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1996 Ford F-250 has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 13 MPG.
5 recall campaigns on this model year
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.NHTSA campaign 06V286000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E049000
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.NHTSA campaign 05V388000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1996 Ford F-250 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1996 Ford F-250 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $3,741 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $15,250 |
| May 2026 | $15,248 |
| June 2026 | $16,950 |
| July 2026 | $13,495 |
| August 2026 | $14,995 |
| September 2026 | $18,991 |
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Your comparison starting point
1996 Ford F-250
All trims · United States
$18,991Comparison catalog median · 33 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $10,498–$37,000
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XL · 117,120 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
Change trims, mileage or location →Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ford F-250 All trims | $18,991 | $10,498–$37,000 | 33 |
| 1996 Dodge Ram All trims | $16,088 | $5,995–$25,498 | 30 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2004What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 198 | $12,600 | 100% | 169,891 mi |
| 2003 | 143 | $12,199 | 97% | 171,266 mi |
| 2002 | 69 | $13,000 | 103% | 178,169 mi |
| 2001 | 82 | $11,745 | 93% | 184,582 mi |
| 2000 | 94 | $12,248 | 97% | 181,744 mi |
| 1999 | 101 | $11,500 | 91% | 199,823 mi |
| 1997 | 67 | $25,999 | 206% | 157,375 mi |
| 1996 | 38 | $27,997 | 222% | 135,570 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
