This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $22,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$410

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,300 down

Amount financed

$20,695

Total interest

$3,905

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3FTHF36F6VMA52381

Engine

7.3L · V8

Horsepower

205

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Diesel

Model year

1997

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Ford F-350 has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026.

4 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

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
TIRES

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY.

NHTSA campaign 01X001000
TIRES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. THE TIRES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED DURING MOUNTING ONTO THE WHEELS.

NHTSA campaign 97V187000

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-350 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 1, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford F-350 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $506 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$23,944
April 2026	$29,995
May 2026	$17,898
June 2026	$35,000
July 2026	$21,500
August 2026	$24,450

Market by model year

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
2010	95	$18,472	100%	138,078 mi
2009	70	$16,992	92%	139,863 mi
2008	218	$16,995	92%	136,576 mi
2007	47	$14,124	76%	158,869 mi
2006	107	$14,483	78%	156,820 mi
2005	74	$13,025	71%	160,838 mi
2004	127	$13,500	73%	164,565 mi
2003	54	$16,286	88%	163,764 mi