1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty Review in 4K !

This is a 1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty before it was Super Duty! What did you get in 1997 VS now ? / autovlog
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Engine specs:
7.5L V8
245 HP
395 Lbs Torque
• 1997 Ford F250 Heavy D...

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Such fun to look at what are now "old" trucks. Back when trucks were meant for work. No frills, just an honest truck.

[@dchawk81]

lance ripplinger Base model new trucks are still used for work. No different from what's in the video except quieter, more fuel efficient, and half ton as capable as an old super duty.

[@dchawk81]

DeucersRlife 2017 3.5L Ecoboost is rated for 12,200lbs.

[@Psychli]

dchawk81 You can't drive out of a dealership with a "cheap" work truck anywhere. You're talking at least $24,000 after rebates and such, which is far too much for a base model work truck.

[@Terminxman]

and you could afford them

[@justicekilfillen]

Yeah, some trucks now are working trucks but most new trucks are family vehicles, I have no problem with it because I'd rather see a crew cab truck than a caravan any day, I think minivans look disgusting

[@jordanh2717]

Love these old fords I have a 94 f350 crew cab long bed 4x4 with a 7.3 and 5 speed, we just got my wife a 97 f250 Crew cab short bed 4x4 with a 7.3 auto. Nothing beats these old fords in my eyes

[@Eric_at_Raney_Ridge]

Back when trucks where trucks. Everything you needed, and nothing you didn't.

[@dchawk81]

Eric Raney You can still buy base trucks.

[@FordFan01]

Why does everyone act like you can't buy one like that nowadays? You can still get base model trucks with the bare bones that these had.

[@MCatwar]

@@FordFan01 bc u get all the closed minded people with minds filled with survivorship bias who think that "they don't make em like they used to" just because they had one go for a long time.

[@FordFan01]

@@dustijn Ummmm... of course not. It's not 1987 anymore. Inflation and changed the price a d the vehicle itself has. You aren't paying $40k for a 94 built in 2020, youre paying for a 2020. The trucks themselves have much more involved in them nowadays and much more quality parts.

[@cardinalforlife1143]

dchawk81 ya. It even the Base trucks are nice. Which is great

[@brokebuilt4827]

Here's how it worked. That body style officially ended in 1997. However, there was 'another' F250 that was produced from 1997-1999, called the F250LD (Light Duty) - it shared the F150 body and frame, but had a 4R100 transmission and 7 lug wheels (among different options, including factory 4.10 gears optional), so Ford labeled the older body style as the 'Heavy Duty' to denote it's heavier frame, axles, suspension, and engine options. The 'Light Duty' labeling ended in 1999, and was renamed the 'F-150 7700' from 2000-2003, still sharing the F-150 architecture. Some interesting points about that truck in particular - It's a bit of an uncommon animal being an extended cab short bed. Most people buying the heavier truck opted for the longer bed. The 97 F250/350HD was also unique in that it was the only year (for that body style) that XLT models did NOT come with the aluminum decorative tailgate trim. Instead, they got emblems in each corner of the tailgate, it's actually how I spot a '97' F250/350HD to this day. One other interesting note, there was NO driver side airbag in F250/350 trucks until the Super Duty trucks in 1999. The F150 trucks had driver-only airbags starting in 1994. Even though it lacks a tachometer, it's amazingly simple to add the factory one to the cluster, you literally just swap the gauge panels over from a 92-97 cluster with a tach. Nice video, but next time point out the old-school rear window mounted gun rack. I had one, and they nearly almost always fall off the rear window when you put two heavy shot guns on them. Most people just used them for umbrellas.

[@christopherhale5445]

Broke Built just bought one...97 xtra-cab two wheel drive long bed...f250 heavy duty 460 EFI.....recently rebuilt auto tranny....the engine spun a barring...but with title and no rust ( I'm here in Texas )..i paid 500.00 out the door

[@christopherhale5445]

Broke Built the truck is in good cosmetic shape with a few tailgate and rock dings....but do you think I did good at 500.00?

[@chargermaster586]

Broke Built Seems like Ford them selves Did not want to get rid of that body but simple had to so they can meet the growing demand in a more modern market for 1996 since that body is pretty much what they have using since 1980 i love this body i feel after this body Ford trucks started to become noticeable less attractive.

[@JaredHempfield]

I agree completely, they did not bring back the 60's in 1998 whatsoever, including the most important part, the engine.

[@Kitkat-ox2he]

Broke Built You sir, are an amazing person. Thank you so much for talking about it and sharing your knowledge. I want to buy a 97 and your comment helped me learn more about it and fall more in love with it so thank you!

[@russ375]

To me this is a dream truck would love to find one.

[@SnipersInstinct04]

Glad I’m not the only one, I don’t like the new trucks they’re two aerodynamic I like the bulky square trucks

[@cxshapp.dvstin]

Same I’ve been looking for a 96 7.3 Powerstroke extended cab

[@markmullins1441]

I just bought one myself except it's white with an 8 foot bed

[@gabee8535]

I’ve got one for you it’s white

[@russ375]

@@gabee8535 PM the info

[@onlinealias622]

I love the way these trucks look. It’s a simple and timeless design. New trucks aren’t gonna look as good in 20 years.

[@tabs8810]

They made an F-super duty in 97-98 but they are few and far between. In that body style. By the way my truck is exactly like the one in this video but a f-150. 110k miles. No rust, no fade, everything works. Love it!

[@adventurerhoades]

Good Video loved that body style. I have a 95 single cab f250 351 windsor manuel drive 4x4. Those were great simple work trucks. Good to see you do this shows the test of time.

[@terence20]

I loved it when he pointed at the wing window lever and said it has manual mirrors lol

[@derekortiz3663]

my grandpa used to have a dually just like this. I would always call out when they were home, because i could hear the 7.3 coming all the way up the street haha.

[@jacak47410]

You know man. Presenter seems like a solid honest dude.

[@davidklimmek3192]

It was very `~well built~ too is why it's held up so well. Ford isn't the worlds leader in trucks for nothing. Thats a beautiful rig!

[@michaeldierks3708]

I liked the video. Nothing at all wrong with showing us a well cared for 20 year old vehicle. Keep up the good work!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Thank you !

[@Fordfanatic1995]

that truck is beautiful I live in Wisconsin and you never would see a truck in that good of condition unless someone has restored it

[@justindilworth8385]

Logan Kroes yup same goes for Michigan

[@motormouth2472]

​@@justindilworth8385 Yeah and don't forget Upstate NY

[@gerhardblaszies9230]

I had a 1988 Ford F-250 with a 7.3 L naturally aspirated diesel. Loved that truck and would love to find another one.

[@justintaylor4940]

Oh my gosh, goals! This will be my next truck. With the 7.5L or 1994 7.3L IDI with a turbo.

[@matthewgig108]

I love the older vehicles, I would love some old videos

[@michaelshone2465]

More videos like this!! You did this really well and I totally enjoy the older vehicles

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Thanks !

[@Bhagerty48]

@@AutoVlogOfficial where can. Get this

[@sujeto1723]

I remember there were a lot of powerful trucks everywhere back in the 90's, custom deluxe, prospector, dodge dakota, gmc sierra, chevy cheyenne and other else

[@SteelRhinoXpress]

this was the very last year of this body style that dates back to 1980. also these trucks didn't have an airbag, because hd models weren't required to have any by the nhsta until 98.

[@faithingod9554]

Best looking truck

[@richardmcgrath61]

Nice truck, from an era when they were more basic and utilitarian, less like cars and a hell of a lot cheaper. I live in New Zealand and drive a '94 Sierra, and can relate to your comment about the relative lack of nagging in older trucks re the seat belt. In my Sierra there is a buzz that lasts about 3 seconds on startup and a small light on the dash but that is all. By the end of our driveway I have the seat belt secured anyway.

[@TheGlenn365]

Beautiful truck, I wish it was still available.

[@Jay-sz5dt]

amazing review... love the original look !!! please reivew this kind of truck

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Thanks !

[@Ace-44]

Just bought 1 exactly like this except for its a long bed and the mirrors aren't screwed to the door. Oh and it's a 351W. Great shape. Got it for 7200. Paid a little more for it than I wanted to but I've wanted this truck for years! 140k miles on it. Hope I get 200k more out of it. Ford Tough baby!

[@djdonrack5592]

Excelente vídeo, felicidades. Saludos desde Zinacantepec, México.

[@cesaraguilar85]

Awesome truck! And its 20 years old, someone took really good care of it, I own a '93 F150 XL with 245k miles on it and I love that truck, my father taught my sisters and I how to drive in it, so it's never going on sale.

[@davidnieto936]

How many miles can they hold up at ?

[@cesaraguilar85]

@@davidnieto936 Probably 100 but that would be the absolute top. It has the 300 ci (4.9 L in line 6)

[@davidnieto936]

Niga you fat and gay

[@jennko5396]

Great video I love this truck

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Absolutely older trucks that are in good shape or than rebuilt from the ground up post them please doing a good job Steve from Annapolis love older vehicles have a 94 f250 low mileage was kept in a barn for 10 years thank you

[@richardmcgrath61]

That interior is in beautiful condition.

[@chrisfossinger890]

Man once I turn 15 or 16 ima work my but off to get one of these trucks. There built to work and built to last and my dream truck

[@motormouth2472]

I grew up in my dad's 2012 F150 and occasionally drive his 2021 F150, both nice enjoyable trucks. But man, I'd kill to have an older 90's Ford, specifically one like this with that 460 engine. They sound great with a good exhaust, and make great low end torque. Trucks themselves are gorgeous and I still see them around, even here in Upstate NY

[@alexyounes4507]

great video. wouldn't mind some old vehicles in your vlog

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Thanks !

[@cruiserf1508]

Excellent job on the video quality, 4K is mind-blowing. Check out my channel, I have videos on there of my daily driver, it is a 1995 ford f-150 extended cab Flareside. Also which 4K video camera would you recommend for filming youtube videos?

[@scottpage1789]

The only one thing different from my 97 is the paint color.The 460 c.i.is a true work horse that likes to be fed often.The four wheel drive in low range is outstanding while climbing or pulling.Thank you for the presentation

[@vehiclereviews9778]

That should be my first truck I love them

[@nathancopper1472]

Wish we could go back to that body style

[@teamrevel44]

Never heard of a 7.5 I’ll buy it !

[@1flashlite1]

I owned one and it was wonderful.

[@eileenh4772]

Yes more oldies please! 1997 was the first year of the 97-03 body style. There was an F250 light duty in the new body style. When the SuperDuty came out that truck became the F150 7700. (I have a 2001 F150 7700.)

[@brokebuilt4827]

Not quite, the F150 7700 was a regular F150 truck with a heavier transmission, a stiffer rear leaf pack, heavier front torsion bars (if it was 4wd), and factory optional 4.10 gears.

[@eileenh4772]

Broke Built Agreed. But the point I was trying to make was the F250 Light Duty starting in 1997 until the Super Duty came out (2000? 2001? Not sure on the year) is the same truck as the F150 7700. While the 250 Light Duty was the new style body, the 250 Heavy Duty was in the old style body, sold concurrently.

[@TheRannMann]

Fortunately for me... I own one of these trucks... Except it's a ccsb with the 7.3. One of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Even at 405k miles on it I wouldn't take 15 grand for it...right now.. If it were offered..

[@rexcarden]

what about now?

[@Frankieqd]

4x4, pickup bed, manual locking hubs and a gun rack to boot. America!

[@Slim_Slid]

This truck could have been a twin to mine,same green color,just mine had a different rear metal bumper,had a camper shell,and didn't have a 7.5L or 7.3L.I had a 1992 5.8L F-250 XLT with the 4 Speed,the 5.8L was 210 HP,but it actually pulled 12,000 lbs without issue,and it actually had almost twice the Fuel Efficiency that I ever got out of a 5.4L and my V10 F-450.

[@ballroomevolution]

Yes we like you to do older trucks reviews please

[@969thewhip]

I'm thinking this was the last year and model for duel tanks. And ford offered them all the way back in the 70s! They were even offered in the little Rangers early on too!

[@Georgie-ye7wp]

Hey I think this channel just got better, hopefully more older vehicle videos in the future?

[@Georgie-ye7wp]

I would also like to see base model vehicles, I don't know why I like them but I do so please maybe do so.

[@bricksnmore_5498]

97 f250s are my dream car/truck :)

[@matbuchanan9765]

Didn't even open the engine compartment. One of the features that "truck guys" are usually interested in the mechanical aspects, like for instance the 460 C.I.D. The 1994-1997 Ford F-250 gets horrendous mileage; it's somewhere in the range of 8-12 mpg. However, its 245 hp at 4,000 rpm isn't going to get you the hole-shot of the line but it the torque of this engine 400 lb-ft at 2,200 rpm will tow anything with in reason. I believe the best feature of these older trucks is that it's as functional as any of the newer trucks but won't cost you upwards of $70,000. Why not buy one of these and invest the other $64,000 into your kids college fund?

[@SuperRobvan]

mine is a 1997 ford f250 says heavy duty on it to and in good shape still

[@jonathanduran6400]

Old fords will never get old

[@adamlossal3175]

This is what happens when you take care of a vehicle. Looks amazing after 20 years

[@Willy12927]

Have this F250 HD version with the 460 engine with only 21,000 original miles. Have quite a waiting list for when I want to get rid of it.

[@mattsavitz4180]

I bought this truck from Mike and love it!!! It was exactly what I was looking for.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Awesome Matt! It's a GEM !

[@DrewsLair]

Matt Savitz still got it?

[@mattsavitz4180]

Yes I do.

[@christopherhale5445]

Forgott3n Gaming I just picked up 1997 long bed 250 heavy duty xcab...2wheel drive....460 EFI.....the engine spun a barring...but everything else is fine including a recently rebuilt tranny.....all for 500.00...with papers....

[@basicwrench4510]

Matt Savitz I have the same truck except except same green has white stripe.. I've owned it for 17 years.. 248,000 , 7.3 PSD. 5 speed , 410 gears stock.. K&N Cold air intake.. I will never sell this truck.. you bought yourself a beautiful truck

[@benkse2010]

Dream Truck...

[@caryhuffii7224]

That's cool there's still a cassette deck

[@luissanchez9263]

I have a 92 F250, same 7.5L engine, beast of a truck. If you want one, get one before they become classics and increase in value.

[@vburke1]

The biggest update on the ride was ditching the front leaf springs for front boils and radius arms.

[@Fabiosandi007]

Fantastic truck

[@handheldgamer7897]

I love it back when trucks were trucks and big engines 😍😍👍👍

[@SI-lg2vp]

I own a 1997 F250 HD 4x4 since new with 63,000 miles in better condition with the 7.5 L engine. Considering the weight of the truck I think the gas mileage is OK. This has been the most reliable Ford I have ever owned. My mechanic is always wanting me to sell it to him.

[@MrRandomReviews]

awesome truck i had a 96 lifed on 33 inch wheels sucks i had to sell it

[@heiko272]

Awesome truck. I have a 1995 F150 XLT 4x4, bought it slightly used in 1995 with 7,000 miles on the odometer, I will never sell it, had it for 22 years now, plan on keeping it another 22 years. It even has Bluetooth, navigation, wifi....when I clip my iPhone to the vent 😃. Recently drove a 2016 F150 crew cab FX4 or whatever for a week....was so happy when I was back in my '95. Love that truck.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Amazing how today a little 5.0 has more power than the big block 460 in the 90s lol. 460 was a great motor though.

[@brandonteem7747]

1997 was the last year for dual tanks on ford pickups

[@lloydhorn5450]

Brandon Teem for f250 and up. f150 since 97 was all new body style and 1 tank

[@88truckboi]

I had a 97 f250 (same body style) mine had the 5.8 4speed and it was stamped heavy duty with no tow mirrors

[@thomaschandler4831]

I own the same 1997 Blue F250 EFI 460 ... I have 231000 miles on her and she is such a great truck .

[@JSAFIXIT]

These are good old trucks. They don't make a ton of power, but they will pull damn near anything. My dad has a 97 as well, it's got rubber floors, manual locks and windows, vinyl bench seat etc. No frills, pure work truck. Awful gas mileage, but that's ok.

[@DrewsLair]

dream truckkk

[@johnchancellor6945]

I love them so much😂

[@sethlevine8508]

I have the same one ( XLT ) and was wondering about being 3/4 ton with or without IFS and solid axle. Looking for leaf springs lol. Thanks.

[@caseylimbert266]

My favorite body style Ford

[@henryhanson505]

I love the gun rack in the back window,, very old school.. I carried a gun in a rack like that when I went to high school and it was perfectly ok... now days , any kid that did that would be arrested..

[@adrianm.8278]

I know! What happened to the good ol days.

[@timothythegreat6294]

Sitting in one as we speak 🙏 thank God

[@joshuastrong8820]

I had the 96 f150 same body but single cab kim going to buy a 96 f250 tomorrow just wanted to see how the it would look

[@phantomwolf6.7l65]

Betty Ford truck ran through 1986 through 1997 the mirror light frame Ford's for the Super Duties which they called airframes through 1999 to 2004

[@PreciseVids]

came out when I was born. lol I drive a 98 civic though & I don't have power windows

[@patriotkieler9750]

Qualifies for collector plates in my state, which means no yearly registration or wheel tax 🙂

[@SuperRobvan]

great truck I to have a 1997 ford f250 not 4 wheel drive though mine has 91,000 on it and is in great shape...easy to work on and have to use a older obd cause these are mounted in engine area and has special connection...cons are lousy gas millage and stepping in truck is just a small ledge sometimes ya slip..but love the truck has certain kinda feel to it..

[@SuperRobvan]

well its me again lol 2 years later i still have truck and running strong only prob was i just replaced the MAP sensor cqause was hitting gears hard ...and i put shocks on front and back easy to do....

[@paytenschwartz5015]

Omg we have that same truck on the farm

[@jdmandan]

That was the last year of the dual fuel tanks.

[@garrettfriend4772]

Nice ford looks like need to clean the inside alot better carpets nice truck throw!

[@coystormo5604]

5:57 WTF

[@pure_classical6614]

Yeag

[@none-yabizniz187]

cringed so hard

[@daniellockwood291]

I like what you get with that truck because it is a real truck not a luxury car, and it wouldn't have cost 45,000 dollars new.

[@kingdaniel3519]

It was around $25,000 new in 97 which would be nearly $38,000 today.

[@daniellockwood291]

Daniel Bell i wish I could get a decent f250 xlt for $38,000 today

[@kingdaniel3519]

Daniel Lockwood You can't even get a good mid size for $38,000 today.

[@daniellockwood291]

Daniel Bell no it is pain, that's why they have seven year payment plans now

[@kingdaniel3519]

Daniel Lockwood Because that's the only way us poor people can afford to buy one. I was looking at the newer F150s several years ago and was interested in a 2012. I took it for a drive and really liked it, but it was more than I wanted to pay. The salesman asked if there was anything he could do to get me in that truck that day and I said knock off $15,000. He said that was ridiculous and I told him so was the price! If I had bought that truck for the price they were asking I'd've had to finance it for 12 years!

[@rogermurph101]

Grabs the handle for the vent window and says the truck has manual mirrors. Then opens the ash tray and says it a storage cubby. Maybe he should stick to just doing new vehicles.

[@GoatyHerps]

Not to mention the "7.5" liters.

[@justanotheraviator2357]

@@GoatyHerps 7.5 is the gasoline powerplant option

[@falconater68]

@@GoatyHerps 460.

[@jtarvid86]

Totally wouldn't hurt my feelings if you just donated it to me! :)

[@Ford-pd5sn]

I've got a 350 same year also 7.5 l

[@theshedmanchannel2373]

i got a 97 f250 main dif is the axles and of coarse motor size my 250 has 1 ton axles

[@eliquegracia3343]

Also when it says ( Heavy duty ) it’s usually gas 5.8 351ci or 7.5! 460 ci of course this one being 460 instead of diesel. the diesel will say power stroke. Below f150 badge

[@Docstantinople]

Wouldn't mind havin me one of those.

[@carterscars]

My step dad has a 95 f-150 with an inline 6 in it. It's so fun haha it only goes 70mph lol

[@lloydhorn5450]

LethalFlashbang yeah but it'll last you forever

[@wessreiley8275]

Why did all Fseries trucks with the v8's always get the passenger side exhaust manifold leak. Just replaced mine on my 97 f250 with the 5.8. Had to replace the manifold with a new one sounds great now with more power. Best truck ever built IMO

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Wess Reiley I had a 99 F150 with Triton 5.4 and it to had an exhaust leak on passenger side. Go figure

[@plausocks]

these years the f250 and f350 were offered in standard or heavy duty, super duty didnt come until the redesign in 1998+

[@paulm283]

The cigarette lighter is next to the ashtray in the same pull out drawer, like any other car or truck.The flip up to the left is auxiliary 12v of course. My December 97’ has “Power Point” designation for the flip lid port. If you look closely you can see it. Anyways why didn’t the detailers fix the nasty looking holes in the dashboard and steam shampoo the heavily stained carpet? Y’all might replace the bent to hell bumper with a decent straight one? Go through it and fix all the goofs. That all seems easy to do. Also it sounds like a pretty rough start up at the exhaust like it needs some work. Detail the engine compartment and get rid of all the grime and dirt. Make it look new. Get it all squared away before a potential buyer crawls under there to look at it and finds something to complain about. I thought everyone has to wear seatbelts when driving, but you say we don’t need to wear them while driving that truck? I never heard anything like that before. Ohh yeah I almost forgot, fix the big body dent below the drivers fixed half window and all the deep gouges in the paint and replace that beat up tail gate so it doesn’t look like y’all are trying to send off a pooper to an unsuspecting someone who doesn’t know any better😂

[@davidklimmek3192]

LOVE old or new Ford Trucks!

[@paulrodrigues9603]

I think that the 1997 F250/ and up line ran past the normal cut off. There didn't seem to be a 1998 model year. The (new) 1999 Super Duty line came out early like April 1998.

[@paulrodrigues9603]

Wikipedia states production of the 1999 Super Duty started January 5,1998

[@brokebuilt4827]

Back then, Ford had a habit of rolling trucks off the line waaaay earlier than their model year indicated. Next time you're on a car lot and you see a 97' F150 (first year of the "round" body), look at the production date. The first ones rolled off the line in October of 1995! They were also rolling 2001 Supercrew trucks off the line in March of 2000. There was a F250 in 1998, the F250LD. Most of us try to forget it existed.

[@josephmuktukjoegallahornsr]

I'm new to my 1996 Ford f250. First time owner. Anyhow, the guy said it gets stuck in 2bd gear sometimes, and it doesn't have power. Is this an easy fix?

[@tylerramsey7396]

God that truck is so sweet

[@shephardmapungwana3718]

Nice

[@robertmaclauchlan2981]

1988 was the first ever f450 and 1960,s was the original first superduty with gigantic 532 bigblock

[@robertmaclauchlan2981]

Correction 534 bigblock in the 1960s superduty truck

[@easygolawncare9702]

97 had electronic 4x4 switch available.

[@turbo5488]

Super duty trucks came out in 2000 how much is it for that 97

[@jakebailey5537]

I honestly want to buy it, is it for sale?