1997 Ford F-250 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 139"
- $16,430
- Reg Cab 139" XL
- $17,515
- HD Reg Cab 133.0" WB
- $18,125
- Supercab 139"
- $18,280
- Supercab 139" XL
- $19,685
- Reg Cab 139" 4WD
- $19,760
- HD Supercab 155.0" WB
- $19,965
- HD Supercab 138.8" WB
- $20,145
- Reg Cab 139" XLT
- $20,170
- Reg Cab 139" 4WD XL
- $20,895
- HD Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD
- $21,145
- Supercab 139" 4WD
- $21,515
- Reg Cab 139" Lariat
- $21,715
- 4dr 152.2" WB
- $22,020
- Supercab 139" XLT
- $22,515
- Reg Cab 139" 4WD XLT
- $23,080
- Supercab 139" 4WD XL
- $23,095
- HD Supercab 155.0" WB 4WD
- $23,110
- HD Supercab 138.8" WB 4WD
- $23,290
- Supercab 139" Lariat
- $24,110
- Reg Cab 139" 4WD Lariat
- $24,775
- 4dr 152.2" WB 4WD
- $25,160
- Supercab 139" 4WD XLT
- $25,525
- Supercab 139" 4WD Lariat
- $27,215
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
235 hp
195 hp 220 hp Horsepower
|
3
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
12.13 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Rear-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
4.6L/281
Displacement
|
220 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
290 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
17.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
73 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
N/A
Tailgate Width
|
20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
65 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
97 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
|
33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
|
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
37 in
Overhang, Front
|
73 in
Height, Overall
|
78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
221 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
|
139 in
Wheelbase
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Second Leg Room
|
N/A
Second Head Room
|
61 in
Front Hip Room
|
64 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
41 in
Front Head Room
|
3
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
46 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Twin Forged SLA
Axle Type - Front
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
16.0 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
16.0 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16.0 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P255/70R16SL
Spare Tire Size
|
P255/70R16SL
Rear Tire Size
|
P255/70R16SL
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
6,950 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
4,310 lbs
Curb Weight
|
7,053 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
30 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,484 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
1,826 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
4,310 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
2,640 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
2,640 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
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