1997 Ford F-150

VIN 1FTDF0864VKA78561

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Last listed by Tailgate Motor Company

735 S Broad St, Fremont, NE 68025
Hours
Mon–Thu
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $2,000 (−15.5%) over 4 months.

Nov 24, 2025 · $12,900 Mar 19, 2026 · $10,900

Asking prices recorded across 13 listing dates for VIN 1FTDF0864VKA78561, spanning 4 months.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Tailgate Motor Company Fremont, NE 68025 $10,900 145,249 mi 2026-03-19
Tailgate Motor Co Fremont, NE 68025 $10,900 145,249 mi 2026-03-19
Tailgate Motor Fremont, NE 68025 $10,900 145,249 mi 2026-01-10
Tailgate Motor Co 68025 $11,900 145,249 mi 2025-12-24

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$194
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,090 down
Amount financed
$9,810
Total interest
$1,830

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FTDF0864VKA78561
Engine
Horsepower
210
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
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
17
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
20
MPG
$2,740 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Ford F-150 has 26 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.

26 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
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 06E060000

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-150 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford F-150 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,201 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,995
April 2026 $5,999
May 2026 $5,995
June 2026 $4,499
July 2026 $5,990
August 2026 $6,196

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
1997 Ford F-150 (this car) 0
1999 Dodge Ram $21,170 4
1997 Ford F-350 $44,096 2

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1997–2003

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
2003 179 $6,980 100% 175,276 mi
2002 146 $7,394 106% 172,674 mi
2001 136 $5,737 82% 187,662 mi
2000 54 $7,947 114% 124,781 mi
1999 50 $5,997 86% 142,118 mi
1998 45 $6,212 89% 167,956 mi
1997 41 $6,600 95% 152,503 mi

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