1997 Ford F-250
2FTFF28W8VCA39044
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 2FTFF28W8VCA39044- ✗ 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.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Ford F-250 has 14 recall campaigns as of August 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 August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford F-250 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $8,950 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $15,454 |
| May 2026 | $26,448 |
| June 2026 | $19,945 |
| July 2026 | $19,900 |
| August 2026 | $23,995 |
| September 2026 | $24,404 |
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 | 171 | $12,600 | 100% | 167,219 mi |
| 2003 | 143 | $12,699 | 101% | 160,260 mi |
| 2002 | 69 | $14,250 | 113% | 179,227 mi |
| 2001 | 76 | $11,924 | 95% | 189,936 mi |
| 2000 | 73 | $11,995 | 95% | 185,159 mi |
| 1999 | 85 | $11,500 | 91% | 191,362 mi |
| 1997 | 59 | $26,995 | 214% | 163,377 mi |
| 1996 | 35 | $29,995 | 238% | 141,767 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
