1997 Ford F-250
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Recalls
14 recalls name the 1997 Ford F-250. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford F-150, 2004 model year ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. any repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number IS 11s21
Certain cequent 90 degree 7-WAY right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
Remedy
All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129r-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on july 28, 2006. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Certain eagle eyes headlamps, p/nos. Fr208-b101r, fr208-b101l, fr208-b001r, and fr208-b001l, sold for use as replacement equipment for the passenger vehicles listed above. these headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabry lee will notify owners and offer full credit for any noncompliant headlamp. the recall IS expected to begin on june 14, 2006. owners may contact sabry lee account executive at 1-866-467-2279.
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy
By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke IS fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. if the yoke IS fully seated no service IS required. If the yoke IS not fully seated and bolt groove and spline IS visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. owner notification began on may 30, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. the front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location IS below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose IS crimped to the steel tube. the bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. owner notification began october 27, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. the lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. the first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. this interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. it specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. there will be a second owner notification, which IS expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. the tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. if the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. the vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
Remedy
Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm IS missing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.
The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. this does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
Remedy
Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
Owner complaints
304 complaints20 involved a crash19 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign…
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V385000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 00V231000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
- Wheels
Tire blow out on freeway california I-5 at 210 interchange bfgoodrich lt235/85 R16 ltr m+s 1655 miles on the tires installed 05-20-2019 of last year
- Seat belts
The driver side seatbelt disconnects randomly. This has happened while I was in park, driving and while reversing. This has occurred on city streets as well as freeway/highway. It has happened while I was turning left or right, making a u-turn as well as driving forward. It has also happened while…
The driver side seatbelt disconnects randomly. This has happened while I was in park, driving and while reversing. This has occurred on city streets as well as freeway/highway. It has happened while I was turning left or right, making a u-turn as well as driving forward. It has also happened while I was attempting to change radio stations. As it stands every time I drive the truck the seatbelt will disconnect at least 3 times.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank 1 seems to pump fuel into tank 2. Fuel switch on "front" seems to indicate proper amount of fuel. Fuel switch on "rear" always reads full. Sometimes fuel will flow out of rear tank as soon as fuel cap IS removed. I drove about 75 miles with the fuel switch on "rear". When I arrived at my destination, I unscrewed rear tank cap and fuel spewed out.......maybe a gallon or so.
- Electrical system
I have had my 1997 ford F-250 for a few years and besides an abi's I'vew previous owner it hasn't given any issue. That IS up until a month ago when my instrument cluster up and quit working. There was no warning and no fuses or relays faulty either, I spoke with friends of mine who own similar model years of my truck and they say they have had the same issue.
- Engine
The truck would stop running while driving down the street, not start after driving, stop shut off and then would not start. Some times it may not start for several days then all of a sudden it would start up again and be fine for weeks then would start the whole process over again. It may stop at…
The truck would stop running while driving down the street, not start after driving, stop shut off and then would not start. Some times it may not start for several days then all of a sudden it would start up again and be fine for weeks then would start the whole process over again. It may stop at any time any where whether highway or city street. Total loss of power, engine shuts off. I had many extremely dangerous situations, with family members and other vehicles causing them to make evasive actions. This vehicle has a manufactures buy back from original purchaser when, new but no explanation could be found. I spoke to ford and they said they have no record of the buy back. It IS on the title also.
- Engine · Unknown or other
This IS the fourth time this has happened, the spark plug shoots out of the block and shortly after you can smell gas fumes with IS an obvious fire hazard. Not only IS it expensive to find a mechanic who can coil the plug back into the block, after reading about it the same incident happens to many owners who have the same truck as I do. Yet, there hasn't been a recall.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from low gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from low gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 168,000.
- Seat belts
When buckling in the retractor failed. I am not able to have anyone in the passenger side of my truck now. I see a safety recall for the same year truck but the F150. I have an F250. all replacement belts I have found have had the same problem. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that he was involved in a crash where the airbags did not deploy at the point of impact. A police report was filed and an injury was sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 278,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Seat belts · Structure › Body
Ref:een19-47774 (to be FWD by mail) the front tank strap on the vehicle failed and the tank dropped until supported by skid plate. Some diesel fuel spilled in garage, creating fire hazard but was cleaned up w/o incident. I contacted diehl ford in bellingham wa as no ford dealer in juneau ak at…
Ref:een19-47774 (to be FWD by mail) the front tank strap on the vehicle failed and the tank dropped until supported by skid plate. Some diesel fuel spilled in garage, creating fire hazard but was cleaned up w/o incident. I contacted diehl ford in bellingham wa as no ford dealer in juneau ak at that time. I ordered and they sent 2 straps (f72z-9054-ba), bolts&nuts which I found out later were not authorized by safety recall 11s21! I contacted the local (temporary) ford repair facility--evergreen motor works relative to this repair and they discovered the safety recall 11s21 and stated that alaska vehicles were not covered by this recall.i cotacted ford motor co. By email and got the same answer. As a senior electrical engineer I know this IS total bs as alaska has much worse weather conditions than any of the :south 48" states covered by safety recall 11s21!! stanley ford IS now the local ford dealer but still could not fix my ford F250 tank strap under the recall but could fix the safety recall 09s09 speed control mod! it should be also noted that the driver seat belt buckle failed about the same time!! Ford co. Did not seem interested in this problem. I replaced this immediately as I feel safety IS very important! signed/ [xxx] sr. Engineer information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) *js
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
The fuel tank straps failed on my truck causing the fuel tank to detach and make contact with the ground while the vehicle was in motion. I had the tank and related parts replaced at a local shop. however, the mechanic informed me that the mounting points for the vehicle's gas tank straps were…
The fuel tank straps failed on my truck causing the fuel tank to detach and make contact with the ground while the vehicle was in motion. I had the tank and related parts replaced at a local shop. however, the mechanic informed me that the mounting points for the vehicle's gas tank straps were also rusted and new straps could not be installed in the normal manner. when the recall was issued I took the vehicle to a local ford dealer that attempted an official repair of the straps but concluded the mounting brackets were too damaged to install new straps. whether the defect was all corrosion or a combination of corrosion and the effects of the tank being ripped from the remaining mounts when the straps failed was not determined. The dealer and I called a ford company representative who initially agreed to have ford cover the repair of the vehicle but this was later rescinded by a superior and I left with an unsafe, incomplete repair. I would like the national highway traffic safety association to examine the incidence of structural and mounting bracket failures due to premature corrosion not limited to the straps themselves. several local mechanics have commented that they see this very, very frequently on ford trucks of that vintage. my truck will not pass inspection with the brackets rusted as they are. given the seriousness of the issue, I believe this bears very close examination. ford says it has not process to follow up on this concern. I continue to receive recall notices but they are useless since ford will not acknowledge related damage, damaged caused by the defective straps and/or additional issues that very likely exist with the corrosion resistance of some ford truck frames. this truck's frame has continued to experience significant frame based rust deterioration while other parts of the vehicle seem to follow a much more normal aging pattern. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Driving the vehicle at a slow speed over a gravel road, the straps and/or their attachment points to the frame failed, allowing the tank to drop and make contact with the road. this was prior to ford's recall regarding the straps and a repair was made at the local shop. Repairs consisted of a new…
Driving the vehicle at a slow speed over a gravel road, the straps and/or their attachment points to the frame failed, allowing the tank to drop and make contact with the road. this was prior to ford's recall regarding the straps and a repair was made at the local shop. Repairs consisted of a new tank, sending unit and straps. the shop indicated that the straps had failed but new straps could not be fitted because, either because of the mechanical action of tearing away the tank or because of deterioration, the mounting points were not in sufficiently good shape to reattach the straps. the shop fashioned an attachment consisting of chains suspending the tank from the frame. subsequently, on receiving ford's recall notice regarding the straps, I took the vehicle to a ford dealer who, after an attempt to repair, indicated the vehicle needed more work to implement the correction. the dealer (and i) spoke to a ford representative who initially authorized the repair but, when the extend of the required repair was somewhat greater than anticipated, was overruled by someone else at ford and ford denied the repair. the truck effectively could not be inspected in the future because of this defect and it use was lost other than occasional use on the property. follow-ups with ford resulted in their claim that ford was only liable for the straps and not any consequential or related damage and no other recourse was available. I would like the national highway traffic safety association to look into the ramifications of limiting a safety recall of this nature to the defective straps only and not the consequences of the defect.i am also requesting and examination of ford's willingness to send a vehicle back onto the streets with an uncorrected know safety issue. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
November,2005 woke up to heavy odor of gas coming from my attached garage found my 1997 F-250 truck had lost gallons overnite took to local ford dealer told me tank rusty,under skid plate& spare tire. Cost me $734.27 I said IS there a problem with these tanks,was asked about recall was told no…
November,2005 woke up to heavy odor of gas coming from my attached garage found my 1997 F-250 truck had lost gallons overnite took to local ford dealer told me tank rusty,under skid plate& spare tire. Cost me $734.27 I said IS there a problem with these tanks,was asked about recall was told no recall-went home called ford motor co.told them my situation &costs for a garage kept,rarely saw snow & meticulously kept up inside & out truck ,they were no help at all. Sold this truck approx 2006 to my friend who owns a local harley davidson business,it IS still running and looking great. Then bought 1997 F-150 at local ford dealer 5/14/12 that I got a recall on for the same problem, had work done for thefuel tank/strap asy took it in done at no cost,i believe I am owed a refund & interest on the $734.27 on the 1997 F250 in my garage also were 2 harleys one being a collectible I feel ford chose to keep this matter hushed and I could have lost everything. I believe I am due a refund asap I should not have had to pay for ford motor company's mistakes and attempted cover up. Thank you for your time & attention to my long overdue matter, any help to right this wrong would be greatly appreciated. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Rear gas tank leaking gas.straps appear to have rubbed hole in tank. *tr
- Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cable that holds the bracket and the spare tire was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F250. The contact stated he smelled fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F250. The contact stated he smelled fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure and the current mileage was 146,000. updated 09/19/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by a local shop. The manufacturer offered no assistance. Updated 09/19/2012 *js
- Power train › Axle hubs · Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent auto repair facility for an unrelated repair when the technician detected that five of the seven spokes on the front driver's side wheel were completely rusted. The other three wheels exhibited…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent auto repair facility for an unrelated repair when the technician detected that five of the seven spokes on the front driver's side wheel were completely rusted. The other three wheels exhibited rust holes and cracks. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,318. updated 09/05/12*lj the consumer stated the problem was found after the axle, hub and rotor were replaced at a cost of $ 1000.00. Updated 09/10/12
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking next to the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking next to the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that nhtsa campaign ID number:11v385000 applied to his vehicle and that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.
- Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. the contact stated while driving, the wheel detached completely from the vehicle. The contact stated that salt was lodged inside of the rim, causing the rim to rust. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. the contact stated while driving, the wheel detached completely from the vehicle. The contact stated that salt was lodged inside of the rim, causing the rim to rust. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 175,000. updated 04/13/12 *bf updated 05/12/2012 *js
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the fuel tank was also rusted. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 142,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Upon reading about a ford recalls 2.7 million f150-250 trucks I found that mine was included in that recall by calling the dealership in scarsdale, ny. Made an appointment for sept 20, 2011 and after an hour in service they tell me they cannot replace straps because the straps have made a hole in…
Upon reading about a ford recalls 2.7 million f150-250 trucks I found that mine was included in that recall by calling the dealership in scarsdale, ny. Made an appointment for sept 20, 2011 and after an hour in service they tell me they cannot replace straps because the straps have made a hole in tank (rusted through). I was sent out of the dealership with notice that ford was not going to pay for replacement tank and they could not do the strap recall because of the tank. No temporary strap was placed around my tank to keep it from falling onto roadway. So I had been driving the truck ready to drop the bomb at anytime. On sept 27, 2011 I went to another dealership smith cairns in yonkers and after a day was told the same thing. I have and will not remove my truck from this dealership until ford makes it safe to drive at their expense. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting). The contact was informed that the recall repairs could not be performed because the…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting). The contact was informed that the recall repairs could not be performed because the rusted fuel tank straps caused friction and created a hole in the fuel tank and caused fuel to leak. The tank was not covered in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,989 and the current mileage was 77,944. updated 10/14/11 *bf the cosnsumer was also informed he must pay for a rusted filler neck at a cost of $ 319.52.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. the contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted, which caused a fuel leak. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but did not want to mount a rusted tank. Neither the…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250. the contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted, which caused a fuel leak. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but did not want to mount a rusted tank. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 138,048. updated 1/20/12 *cn the consumer stated the gas tank was leaking, due to rusted mounted straps. Updated 02/01/12
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250 HD. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from outside of the vehicle and also smelled a slight burning odor. Upon reaching the destination the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were fractured which were supporting the…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 ford F-250 HD. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from outside of the vehicle and also smelled a slight burning odor. Upon reaching the destination the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were fractured which were supporting the front fuel tank. The vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. As a result of the dragging of the front fuel tank, there was damage which caused a large fuel leak. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton V-8 and V-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or…
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton V-8 and V-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi IS not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi IS aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi?s analysis showed, it IS possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.however, odi?s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.none of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect IS very low.in view of the foregoing, it IS unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency?s safety mission, the petition IS denied.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
- Steering shaft separation
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10205038Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
- 10183774For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential for fire.
- 10058101Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting ground. Model 1997-99 F250 ld, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 heritage, 2002-03 blackwood.
- 10056624Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high corrosion areas for an extended period and dislodging fuel tank. Model 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 heritage, 2002-2003 blackwood.
- 10023943Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. This includes F-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
- 10014666Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
- 10010001Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04l19 - tie rod inspection procedure.
- 10008588Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient temperatures-vehicles built through 12/31/01 equipped with 4.6L engine.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008134Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes p0603 (powertrain control module keep alive memory error) or p0605 ( powertrain control module read only memory error).
- 10005089Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. This includes super duty f-series. Oasis.
- 10004851Engine buck, surge or jerk (also known as hitching/hesitation) while the speed control IS active through all engine temperatures.
- 10004836Aftermarket wiring alterations - service tip.
- 10004834Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3L dit engine.
- 10004832A high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (ipr) are being replaced due to oil leaking, when all that IS required IS a new gasket or seal on either the pump or ipr.
- 100048317.3L dit glow plug start-up on-time during cold temperature - service tip.
- 10004830An engine vibration and/or moaning noise at 2600-3000 rpm.
- 10004814A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
- 10002767Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition.
- 10002517On some dedicated CNG vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve. Revised service parts.
- 10001895Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated CNG vehicles.
- 6092047Subject regarding the availability of rear spring clip kits for vehicles exhibiting rear spring rattle.
- 6092045Subject regarding rear spring clip kits for vehicles exhibiting a rear spring rattle.
- 6091993Some vehicles built with 3-leaf or 4-leaf rear springs may exhibit a rear spring rattle.
- 6091911On some vehicles the front bumpers may exhibit red staining (spots) on the bumer wing ends.
- 6091846Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area.
- 6091822Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a moan noise from the front differential when the vehicle IS operating in 4X2 mode and goes away when operating in 4X4 mode.
- 6091707Some vehicles may exhibit a idle vibration.
- 6091697Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal intake coolant tube and the flexible rubber coolant hose.
- 6090873Locks failed. Yd
- 6090628Information regarding vehicles that exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal. *Mjs
- 6090571Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells. *Mjs
- 6090403Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells. *Mjs
- 6090184Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks.
- 6090131Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
Every Ford F-250 model year
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