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1997 Ford F-250 XL HD SuperCab Short Bed 4WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

1FTHX26F6VEC69653
7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
4WD
Drive
Diesel
Fuel
United States
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Ford F-250

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1FT Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor HX26F F-250 XL HD SuperCab Short Bed 4WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 6VEC69653 1997 · Serial C69653

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelF-250
Year1997
TrimXL HD SuperCab Short Bed 4WD
Body StyleEXTENDED CAB PICKUP 3-DR
ManufacturerFord
CountryUnited States

Engine & Performance

Engine7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive Type4WD
Fuel TypeDiesel
Serial NumberC69653

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

  • LD SuperCab 4WD
    MSRP $23,095 · Wheelbase 138.80 · Overall Length 222.30, +33 more
    View this trim →
  • XL HD SuperCab Long Bed 4WD
    MSRP $23,110 · Wheelbase 155.00 · Overall Length 235.30, +31 more
    View this trim →
  • XL HD SuperCab Short Bed 4WD
    shown above
    MSRP $23,290 · Wheelbase 138.80 · Overall Length 219.10, +31 more

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Ford
Model F-250
Trim Level XL HD SuperCab Short Bed 4WD

Engine & Performance

Fuel System MFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 395 @ 2400
Displacement 5.8L/351
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 3600
Engine Type 7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline 4WD
4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 5329
Curb Weight-manual 5372
Overall Length 219.10
Overall Width 79.00
Overall Height 76.90
Wheelbase 138.80
Cargo Length 82.00
Width at Wheelwell 50.80
Width at Wall 70.00
Standard Seating 6
Optional Seating 5
Standard Towing 6000
Maximum Towing 10000
Standard Payload 3470
Maximum Payload 3470
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.0
Wheelbase (in) 138.8
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 3131
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2198
Height, Overall (in) 76.8

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional
Air Conditioning Optional
Cruise Control Optional
Cassette Player Optional
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Optional
Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 34.70

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 2-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
ABS Brakes Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Recirc
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Live
Front Spring Type Torsion Bar
Rear Spring Type Leaf
Tilt Steering Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 3-DR
Turning Diameter 48.27
Tires 235/85R16
Front Headroom 39.90
Rear Headroom 37.60
Front Legroom 41.00
Rear Legroom 28.80
Front Shoulder Room 64.80
Rear Shoulder Room 67.40
Front Hip Room 62.20
Rear Hip Room 61.10
Ground Clearance 8.30
Track Front 65.70
Track Rear 64.30
Depth 19.30
Standard GVWR 8800
Maximum GVWR 8800
MSRP $23,290
Dealer Invoice $20,357
Tachometer Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Optional
Front Wheel Size (in) 16.0 x 7.0
Rear Tire Size LT235/85R16E
Body Code 155.0" WB
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 12,000
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16.0 x 7.0
Front Tire Size LT235/85R16E

Pattern Information

Pattern1FTHX26F V
WMI 1FT (United States, North America)