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1997 Ford F-150 (base trim)

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1997 Ford F-150
Resale Value:$4,768  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 4.6L V8; 5.4L V6; 4.2L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
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1997 Ford F-150 Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$5,388$4,363N/AN/A$7,455$6,009N/A
50,001 - 60,000$5,288$4,263N/AN/A$7,355$5,909N/A
60,001 - 70,000$5,188$4,163N/AN/A$7,255$5,809N/A
70,001 - 85,000$5,088$4,063N/AN/A$7,155$5,709N/A
85,001 - 100,000$4,988$3,963N/AN/A$7,055$5,609N/A
100,001 - 115,000$4,888$3,863N/AN/A$6,955$5,509N/A
115,001 - 130,000$4,488$3,763N/AN/A$6,555$5,409N/A
130,001 - 150,000$4,113$3,363N/AN/A$6,180$5,009N/A
150,001 - 170,000$3,563$2,988$2,522N/A$5,630$4,634$4,107
170,001 - 190,000$2,963$2,438$2,147N/A$5,030$4,084$3,732
190,001 - 999,999$2,363$1,788$1,597N/A$4,430$3,434$3,182

1997 Ford F-150 Specs (base trim)

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Performance & Efficiency Hide
4,195 cc 4.2 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 96.8 mm bore, 95 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.7
Multi-point injection fuel system
114 liter fuel tank
Power: 157 kW , 210 HP @ 4,750 rpm; 255 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm

1997 Ford F-150 Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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