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1997 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

1FTDF1821VNB04938

4.2L V6 OHV 12V

Engine

5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Transmission

4WD

Drive

UNITED STATES

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1997 Ford F-150

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VIN Breakdown

Segment	Code	Meaning
WMI · World Mfr ID	1FT	Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor	DF182	F-150 Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD
VIS · Vehicle ID	1VNB04938	1997 · Serial B04938

Basic Information

MakeFord

ModelF-150

Year1997

TrimReg. Cab Short Bed 4WD

Body StyleREGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR

Doors2

ManufacturerFord

CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine4.2L V6 OHV 12V

Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Drive Type4WD

Plant CodeN

Serial NumberB04938

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.

Reg. Cab Long Bed 4WD
MSRP $19,210 · Wheelbase 138.80 · Overall Length 222.30, +10 more
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Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD
shown above
MSRP $19,010 · Wheelbase 120.20 · Overall Length 203.70, +10 more

Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Ford

Model F-150

Trim Level Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SEFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 290 @ 3250

Displacement 4.2L/256

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 220 @ 4500

Engine Type 4.2L V6 OHV 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short

Transmission-long

Driveline 4WD

4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 4235

Curb Weight-manual 4271

Overall Length 203.70

Overall Width 79.50

Overall Height 75.40

Wheelbase 120.20

Cargo Length 78.80

Width at Wheelwell 50.00

Width at Wall 65.20

Standard Seating 3

Optional Seating 2

Standard Towing 1900

Maximum Towing 7800

Standard Payload 1765

Maximum Payload 1765

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.5

Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2530

Height, Overall (in) 75.1

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1705

Wheelbase (in) 138.8

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional

Air Conditioning Optional

Cruise Control Optional

Cassette Player Optional

CD Player Optional

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional

Leather Seat Optional

Alloy Wheels Optional

Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 24.50

Fuel Economy-city 13 - 16

Fuel Economy-highway 17 - 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 2-Wheel ABS

Front Brake Type Disc

Rear Brake Type Drum

ABS Brakes Standard

Driver Airbag Standard

Passenger Airbag 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 REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR

Turning Diameter 40.45

Tires 235/70R16

Front Headroom 40.80

Front Legroom 40.90

Front Shoulder Room 63.80

Front Hip Room 61.30

Ground Clearance 7.30

Depth 20.00

Standard GVWR 6000

Maximum GVWR 6250

MSRP $19,010

Dealer Invoice $16,613

Tachometer Optional

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 6,500

Front Wheel Size (in) 16.0 x 7.0

Rear Tire Size P235/70R16SL

Rear Wheel Size (in) 16.0 x 7.0

Body Code 120.2" WB

Front Tire Size P235/70R16SL

Pattern Information

Pattern1FTDF182 V

WMI 1FT (United States, North America)