1997
Ford F-250

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  • Reg Cab 139"
    Starts at
    $16,430
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,640 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" XL
    Starts at
    $17,515
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,626 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • HD Reg Cab 133.0" WB
    Starts at
    $18,125
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,086 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139"
    Starts at
    $18,280
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,421 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" XL
    Starts at
    $19,685
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,296 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" 4WD
    Starts at
    $19,760
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,480 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • HD Supercab 155.0" WB
    Starts at
    $19,965
    -
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,055 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • HD Supercab 138.8" WB
    Starts at
    $20,145
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,835 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" XLT
    Starts at
    $20,170
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,510 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" 4WD XL
    Starts at
    $20,895
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,466 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • HD Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,145
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,598 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,515
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,432 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" Lariat
    Starts at
    $21,715
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,466 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr 152.2" WB
    Starts at
    $22,020
    -
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,514 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" XLT
    Starts at
    $22,515
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,184 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" 4WD XLT
    Starts at
    $23,080
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,277 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" 4WD XL
    Starts at
    $23,095
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,307 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • HD Supercab 155.0" WB 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,110
    -
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,541 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • HD Supercab 138.8" WB 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,290
    -
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,471 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" Lariat
    Starts at
    $24,110
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,140 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 139" 4WD Lariat
    Starts at
    $24,775
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,233 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr 152.2" WB 4WD
    Starts at
    $25,160
    -
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,070 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" 4WD XLT
    Starts at
    $25,525
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,195 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Supercab 139" 4WD Lariat
    Starts at
    $27,215
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,151 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.6
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.8

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  • By Fordhead from Richland
    Owns this car
    July 1, 2020

    Great truck

    Great power pulls anything I need it to. Is a blast to drive. Great for family camping trips. And the AC in it is wonderful for on those hot days.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By boots8781 from Killen, AL
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2020

    Love it

    I love this truck but we just had our 5th kid and we need the money more than the truck. I will miss it though.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By COWBOYS#1 from Dallas Texas
    Test drove this car
    January 8, 2019

    Just a monster made for men.

    I test drove this truck today. Fell in love. Pulls strong. Drives smooth. Very safe for my daughter. Buying this truck in the morning. I love it. Ford is the best in Texas
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Tabbybarnett01 from Naples fl
    Used to own this car
    October 14, 2018

    Most reliable

    I loved it and never had an issue. It never let me down and i loved it. I wish i never sold my truck. Best truck there is.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By howlerw from Heidenheimer, TX
    Owns this car
    August 22, 2018

    This Truck Will Be Buried With Me!!!

    Truck has by far bypassed my needs. Last of the great diesel engines ever put out, outlawed due to "carbon emissions," and they changed bodies. I only have 179,000 miles on it, we've kept up maintenance on it through the years, and I still use it reliably and comfortingly hauling horses to shows in a LQ horse trailer!! Other exhibitors literally try to buy it out from underneath me and GIVE me their much newer and MUCH NICER trucks for the simple fact this truck pulls like a DREAM!! Like I stated above, this truck will be melted down and buried with me when I'm cremated and buried with my "heart" horse in her grave in our back yard!!! And I'm nowhere near close to dying yet!!! ROFL!!!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PapaTSWIdaho from Idaho
    Owns this car
    October 4, 2017

    F250 with 7.3L

    this is one of most reliable, durable and least expensive Diesel pickup to own. well maybe until you see the price of the new pickups, that cost as much as some small homes. I have owned this pickup 9 years, and put approx 175K miles on the 7.3L . i purchased is with 102K miles on it. pulling a 3400lb cabover and a bass boat behind it, it does exactly what is needs to without complaining.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By DoyleSKcm from Dallas, GA
    Owns this car
    August 31, 2017

    The best truck that i've owned

    The best truck that i've owned The transmission shifts perfectly. Mechanically, the engine runs very strong.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ryan from Terre Haute, IN
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2017

    Super reliable, has character

    I love it. It's been a super reliable vehicle for years. Besides grounding issues, nothing will take this thing down.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MjT from Boise, ID
    Owns this car
    May 17, 2017

    1997 Ford 7.3 Ltr Diesel best truck around

    This Truck has been great, no problems so and I'm at 133,000 miles automatic trans 4x4 extra cab. 7.3 ltr diesel powerstroke has been a great truck, pack my camper pulls my boat or anything else Ive put behind it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Larry from Wilsonville, Oregon
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2014

    Very Nice Truck

    I just this truck a few years ago for fishing/camping, deer and elk hunting. It has performed beyond my expectations. Everything on it says high quality. Very strong, dependable and reliable. I'd definitely get another Ford F250 if something happened to this one. Heaven forbid!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By papasteam from Phoenix
    Owns this car
    November 21, 2013

    Thank You cars.com

    could not of found it without you wanted a exact one, and got it it was a needle in the hay stack ooooya
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By extreem from anoka,mn
    Owns this car
    October 27, 2012

    the best truck ever !!

    ford makes the best trucks... i am so happy with all the ford trucks that i bought over the years.. i had a 97 f150 ford ext cab xlt 4x4 flareside and 97 ford f250 xlt 4x4 and a 84 and 78 and i have had some very great trucks from ford....the best trucks out there hands down !!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Ford F-250?

The 1997 Ford F-250 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (12 styles)
  • Lariat (4 styles)
  • XL (4 styles)
  • XLT (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Ford F-250?

The 1997 Ford F-250 offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1997 Ford F-250 reliable?

The 1997 Ford F-250 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Ford F-250 owners.

Is the 1997 Ford F-250 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Ford F-250. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.8

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