1997 Ford F-250
1FTHF26F5VEC81828
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NHTSA build data for 1FTHF26F5VEC81828Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Ford F-250 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Model-level data for the 1997 Ford F-250 from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
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Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

1997 Ford F-250
All trims · United States
$25,000Comparison catalog median · 74 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%: $12,950–$36,220
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XL · 174,700 mi · view VIN
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Snapshot: October 10, 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
What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 219 | $79,534 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 44 | $81,542 | 103% | 1,702 mi |
| 2024 | 10 | $49,827 | 63% | 60,951 mi |
| 2017 | 10 | $33,997 | 43% | 131,422 mi |
| 2013 | 45 | $13,995 | 18% | 110,428 mi |
| 2012 | 24 | $11,995 | 15% | 141,417 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.