Model year guide

1997 Ford f250

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Ford f250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Ford f250 — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Ford f250 at a glance

Combined13–15 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Ford f250 MPG & running costs

Combined13–15 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Ford f250 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Fuel only$24,000
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Ford f250 trims & engines on record

Engines
7.3L 8-cyl 205 hp

1997 Ford f250 vehicles on record

Other Ford f250 model years

1997 Ford f250 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Ford f250 get?

The 1997 Ford f250 has U.S. EPA estimates of 13–15 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.