Model year guide

1997 Ford f150

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Ford f150 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1997 Ford f150 — representative photo
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1997 Ford f150 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined15 mpg

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1997 Ford f150 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Ford f150.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

1997 Ford f150 MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,050

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Ford f150 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,250
Fuel only$20,250
Per mile$0.27

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 f150 trims & engines on record

Trims
4x4 ext lariat · 4x4 ext xlt
Engines
5.4L 8-cyl

1997 Ford f150 vehicles on record

Other Ford f150 model years

1997 Ford f150 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Ford f150 have any safety recalls?

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Ford f150.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Ford f150 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1997 Ford f150 at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).

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