1997 Ford F-250 diesel for sale by owner - Grand Junction, CO - craigslist (2024)

For the very first time this very rare, and exceptionally beautiful 1997 Ford F250 power stroke turbo diesel with only 154,000 miles is for sale. The 1996–1997 7.3 Power stroke, diesel engine model has 225 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, which is an increase from the 1994 and1995 model's of torque. The pick-up is a very clean, accident-free, rust-free The floors & bottom of the doors and rear tailgate jambs look perfect with zero rust. All this F-Series needs is you to drive & care for it. I’m positive this pick-up will not disappoint the most discriminating buyer. This is the cream of the crop, last year of the OBS 7.3. The 90s Ford F-Series pick-ups are steadily increasing in price becoming really hard to find rust free with low miles. Equipped with (but not limited to) a long bed, dual fuel tank, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 4x4, 7.3 turbo diesel & low miles! You can rest assured what you see is what you get! there will be no surprises or let downs. Don’t lose the opportunity to own this beauty of a last production year Ford OBS with the sought-after 7.3 indestructible turbo diesel engine!
Without further adieu, let’s get into the condition of your next investment.

Running Condition

The 7.3 turbo diesel engine runs and drives excellent with no blow-by, leaks, squeaks or knocks. The engine is in excellent running condition. The transmission shifts through all gears just like it should nice and smoothly. The four-wheel-drive engages every time with no hesitation and functions great. The suspension feels nice and tight. The steering has no play and when applying the brakes it stops, nice and straight. The overall running condition is amazing. This truck is barely broken in with the current miles thanks to its original owner maintaining this truck since day one. He has cared for the F250 since purchased. I have the original books, manuals and service record history. that will be included with this sale.

Body & Paint

All of the body panels on this truck are original. The truck has never been in any accidents. All of the paint on the truck is original as well. shines very well with no clear coat peeling or discoloration anywhere. It does have some small blemishes on the hood and one more below the rear passenger taillight, other than that the body is in excellent original condition. The pinstripe on the bottom of the two tone paint was starting to peel, so I had it completely removed when I had it cleaned. Phoenix graphics sells these stripes and can be easily replaced. I just thought it looked a lot better without it. Other than that, the exterior looks just as it did when it came from the factory with no add-ons or aftermarket accessories.

Interior

The upholstery is in remarkably excellent condition. The seats are near new condition with no rips or tears or staining. The headliner is nice and tight without any sagging. The door panels are in great shape as well. The dashboard has no cracks, which is very rare to see on these things. The carpets look great. Not to mention, the A/C blows ice cold. This is an XLT model so it has power windows, power locks, tilt wheel and cruise control— all working great as well as the power seat.

Glass & Chrome

All of the glass looks great with no chips, cracks, or fading. The chrome is in great shape as well; Front & rear bumper, chrome around the grill looks terrific. There is the typical Ford discoloring on the gray portion of the grille & a couple of the chrome fender trims have some small minor nicks other than that, it all looks great.

Engine Bay & Undercarriage

The engine compartment is absolutely beautiful, completely bone stock. The undercarriage looks great and solid, still in its original shape with no undercoating. It does have some surface rust as you will see in photos, but this stuff can easily be cleaned up with a steel brush and the right chemicals.

I am regularly available anytime of the week to show the vehicle & will be more than happy to answer any serious questions you may have. I respond a lot quicker to phone calls rather than emails and text now that that is all out-of-the-way. show contact info — Thomas