1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT has a current market value of $56,288 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $24,250 and $54,321. Based on US sales through May 22, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 154.2% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 verified auction sales for the 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT, latest sale May 22, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT sold for $57,000 in 2026, against $31,000 in 2023. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $57,000 | 59,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $64,000 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 18, 2026 | $21,750 | 72,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $55,500 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| May 24, 2025 | $19,750 | 126,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 28, 2024 | $24,250 | 120,000 mi | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | $25,250 | 70,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $20,000 | 284,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 12, 2023 | $31,000 | 112,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 29, 2023 | $34,000 | 222,000 mi | — |
| Jul 15, 2022 | $50,500 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 17, 2022 | $38,997 | 89,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 15, 2021 | $54,321 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
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1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT worth?
A 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT is worth approximately $56,288 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 22, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $24,250 and $54,321; the full verified range is $19,750 to $64,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 13 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT sales in total.
Are 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1997 Ford F-250 HD XLT sale price is up 154.2% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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