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1997 Ford F-250
VIN
1FTHX26F6VEC30173
Market price for this build
$30,000
25 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Jul 21, 2026
- Last asking price
- $43,995
- Odometer
- 159,820 mi
- On the market
- 4 months
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Last listed by Diesel of Houston
3422 Bacor Rd, Houston, TX 77084
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VIN report
1997 Ford F-250
VIN 1FTHX26F6VEC30173
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 12, 2026Below market
$8,510
Typical price
$30,000
Above market
$48,389
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Price history for this VIN
Mar 13, 2026 · $43,995
Jul 17, 2026 · $43,995
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FTHX26F6VEC30173, spanning 4 months.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Houston, TX 77084 | $43,995 | 159,820 mi | 2026-07-17 | 114 d ago |
| Diesel of Houston | Houston, TX 77084 | $43,995 | 159,820 mi | 2026-03-14 | 155 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTHX26F6VEC30173Engine
Horsepower
205
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Diesel
Model year
1997
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
15
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$3,100
/yr est. fuel
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.
Fuel
$15,500
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$29,300
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 October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
14 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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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 October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Ford F-250 over the last 6 months — the market softened $4,900 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $19,900 |
| July 2026 | $19,900 |
| August 2026 | $22,900 |
| September 2026 | $24,404 |
| October 2026 | $20,199 |
| November 2026 | $15,000 |
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Your comparison starting point
1997 Ford F-250
All trims · United States
$22,000Comparison catalog median · 67 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%: $9,629–$37,900
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: · 29,700 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
Change trims, mileage or location →Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford F-250 All trims | $22,000 | $9,629–$37,900 | 67 |
| 1998 Dodge Ram All trims | $14,900 | $7,990–$23,500 | 62 |
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: November 12, 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 | 219 | $11,900 | 100% | 173,777 mi |
| 2003 | 170 | $11,433 | 96% | 173,630 mi |
| 2002 | 95 | $12,995 | 109% | 193,327 mi |
| 2001 | 111 | $12,788 | 107% | 174,623 mi |
| 2000 | 112 | $12,197 | 102% | 194,159 mi |
| 1999 | 119 | $10,500 | 88% | 196,750 mi |
| 1997 | 81 | $20,900 | 176% | 148,635 mi |
| 1996 | 52 | $22,248 | 187% | 157,100 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
