1997 Ford F-250

VIN 1FTHX26G8VEB12103 ABOVE MARKET · $1,800 above typical price Grand Rapids, MI
Listed at
$21,900
typical market $20,100 · 5 comps

This 1997 Ford F-250 is listed at $21,900 with 136,898 miles in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $21,900
Below market
$11,338
Typical price
$20,100
Above market
$21,272

This vehicle: $21,900 — above the market range (typical price $20,100)

Asking $21,900 · typical market price $20,100 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 8, 2026 · $21,900 Aug 10, 2026 · $21,900

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FTHX26G8VEB12103, spanning 2 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
GR Auto Gallery Grand Rapids, MI 49512 $21,900 136,898 mi 2026-08-09

What would this 1997 Ford F-250 cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$390
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,190 down
Amount financed
$19,710
Total interest
$3,690

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FTHX26G8VEB12103
Engine
7.5L · V8
Horsepower
242
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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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 $7,565
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $30,065

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Ford F-250 has 14 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.

14 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    FORD 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
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
    NHTSA campaign 06V286000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN 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 July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1997 Ford F-250 over the last 6 months — the market softened $2,905 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $26,900
April 2026 $15,454
May 2026 $26,448
June 2026 $19,945
July 2026 $19,900
August 2026 $23,995

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1996–2004

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
2004 167 $12,275 100% 167,024 mi
2003 144 $12,849 105% 169,223 mi
2002 59 $13,673 111% 185,514 mi
2001 79 $12,014 98% 195,594 mi
2000 68 $13,072 106% 186,441 mi
1999 100 $12,600 103% 186,571 mi
1997 60 $29,995 244% 159,628 mi
1996 30 $21,800 178% 142,725 mi

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