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1997 Ford F-250
VIN
3FTHF26G4VMA47070
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Last listed by Champion Ford Inc
1114 W Us Highway 30, Carroll, IA 51401
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1997 Ford F-250
VIN 3FTHF26G4VMA47070
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Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Jun 16, 2021 · $6,990
Jul 14, 2022 · $5,990
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3FTHF26G4VMA47070, spanning 13 months.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Ford Inc | Carroll, IA 51401 | $5,990 | 74,805 mi | 2022-07-14 | 1516 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3FTHF26G4VMA47070Engine
7.5L · V8
Horsepower
242
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
- ✗ 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.
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.
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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford F-250 over the last 6 months — the market softened $3,548 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $26,448 |
| June 2026 | $19,900 |
| July 2026 | $19,900 |
| August 2026 | $23,448 |
| September 2026 | $25,500 |
| October 2026 | $22,900 |
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1997 Ford F-250
All trims · United States
$22,900Comparison catalog median · 64 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $12,950–$36,220
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| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford F-250 All trims | $22,900 | $12,950–$36,220 | 64 |
| 1998 Dodge Ram All trims | $16,995 | $7,995–$24,995 | 37 |
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.
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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 | 195 | $12,600 | 100% | 168,495 mi |
| 2003 | 153 | $11,999 | 95% | 172,068 mi |
| 2002 | 64 | $14,875 | 118% | 177,283 mi |
| 2001 | 84 | $12,254 | 97% | 178,636 mi |
| 2000 | 91 | $12,500 | 99% | 185,226 mi |
| 1999 | 99 | $10,995 | 87% | 198,525 mi |
| 1997 | 70 | $25,000 | 198% | 166,868 mi |
| 1996 | 40 | $26,748 | 212% | 130,685 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
