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1997 Ford F-150 Styleside
VIN
2FTEX18L0VCA30489
Des Moines, IA
Listed at
$10,995
This 1997 Ford F-150 Styleside is listed at $10,995 with 160,223 miles in Des Moines, IA.
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Sold by Extreme Auto Plaza
1453 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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1997 Ford F-150 Styleside
VIN 2FTEX18L0VCA30489
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Price history for this VIN
Aug 1, 2026 · $10,995
Sep 29, 2026 · $10,995
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 2FTEX18L0VCA30489, spanning 59 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Auto Plaza | Des Moines, IA 50316 | $10,995 | 160,223 mi | 2026-08-01 | 18 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 2FTEX18L0VCA30489Trim
Styleside
Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
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
17
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
20
MPG
$2,740
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Ford F-150 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$13,700
Insurance
$4,038
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,738
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Ford F-150 has 26 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.
26 recall campaigns on this model year
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS.NHTSA campaign 11V385000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E060000
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 1997 Ford F-150 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford F-150 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $833 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $5,995 |
| June 2026 | $4,499 |
| July 2026 | $5,990 |
| August 2026 | $6,398 |
| September 2026 | $6,799 |
| October 2026 | $6,828 |
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As of October 13, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1997–1998) to the 1997 Ford F-150 in this catalog, the 1997 Dodge Ram has the lowest median asking price ($10,000, 40 listings with photos) and the 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400 the highest ($10,000, 64 listings).
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The car you are viewing
1997 Ford F-150
Styleside · United States
$10,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,500 · 33 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $3,950–$9,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford F-150 Styleside | $5,500 | $3,950–$9,999 | 33 |
| 1997 Dodge Ram All trims | $10,000 | $6,999–$20,312 | 40 |
| 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $10,000 | $5,901–$19,900 | 64 |
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: October 13, 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 · 1997–2003What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 176 | $6,945 | 100% | 166,580 mi |
| 2002 | 177 | $6,995 | 101% | 164,374 mi |
| 2001 | 141 | $5,999 | 86% | 178,758 mi |
| 2000 | 70 | $7,586 | 109% | 129,178 mi |
| 1999 | 55 | $5,776 | 83% | 147,914 mi |
| 1998 | 59 | $5,495 | 79% | 174,997 mi |
| 1997 | 62 | $6,600 | 95% | 165,884 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
