1997 Ford F-250
1FTHW26F2VEC46423
No longer listed since around Jun 10, 2026
- Last asking price
- $49,995
- Odometer
- 172,000 mi
- On the market
- 4 months
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Last listed by Diesel of Houston
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1997 Ford F-250
VIN 1FTHW26F2VEC46423
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 16, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
1997 Ford F-250 for sale near HoustonTX
12 cheaper within 50 miles · best $46,995 less
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $39,995 (+400.0%) over 3 months.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FTHW26F2VEC46423, spanning 3 months.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Houston, TX 77084 | $49,995 | 172,000 mi | 2026-05-28 | 128 d ago |
| Diesel of Houston | Houston, TX 77084 | $49,995 | 172,000 mi | 2026-05-06 | 128 d ago |
| Danielle M | Katy, TX 77493 | $10,000 | 171,000 mi | 2026-02-22 | 229 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTHW26F2VEC46423Full 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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Ford F-250 has 14 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
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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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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 MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E067000
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-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 1997 Ford F-250 over the last 6 months — the market softened $5,898 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $26,448 |
| June 2026 | $19,900 |
| July 2026 | $19,900 |
| August 2026 | $23,448 |
| September 2026 | $25,000 |
| October 2026 | $20,550 |
What else could you drive?
Compare 1997 Ford F-250 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 16, 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
$24,500Comparison 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–$34,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XL · 227,045 mi · view VIN
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What these prices mean
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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 | 230 | $12,068 | 100% | 170,139 mi |
| 2003 | 172 | $12,190 | 101% | 165,280 mi |
| 2002 | 103 | $14,250 | 118% | 179,104 mi |
| 2001 | 100 | $11,950 | 99% | 182,929 mi |
| 2000 | 99 | $11,995 | 99% | 192,331 mi |
| 1999 | 115 | $10,900 | 90% | 198,833 mi |
| 1997 | 86 | $25,600 | 212% | 151,738 mi |
| 1996 | 56 | $21,698 | 180% | 153,658 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
