* Check the owner's manual: This is the most reliable source.
* Look at the fuel tank itself: The capacity might be stamped on the tank. This requires getting under the truck.
* Check the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb: This sticker often lists vehicle specifications, but might not always include fuel tank capacity.
Without knowing the specific trim level and options of your 1997 F-250, it's impossible to say definitively.