1997 Ford F Series (medium)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Ford F Series (medium). To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Fuel system, other
I have a 97 ford F150. I noticed yesterday when I looked under my truck the fuel tank strap was busted, and both were severely corroded. *tr
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Equipment · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Brake system went out at 68,000 miles, starter went out at 90,000 miles, tie rod snapped at 104,000 miles, regular oil changes and tune ups. *nm
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's side and passenger side doors on 1997 ford F-150 have cracks at rear of window frame about 4 inches from the bottom of the window. I have heard of many other people who have these cracks in the door. *Jb
- Structure › Body › Door
Crack in drivers side door by window . *ak
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.
- 612728Some vehicles may experience oil leaking from the shift lever. *Mjs
- 51861Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients.
- 51417Suspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles equipped with 6000, 7000 or 9000 lb axles built through 10/1/97.
- 50477Investigating 7.3L irregular idle.
- 50474Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level.
- 50472Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph.
- 50440Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds.
- 50436Reattachment of heater hose fittings for concern of no heat, overheat, or coolant loss may occur due to heater hoses not properly connected at their quick-connect fittings.
- 50429E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm.
- 50408Concerns of check engine light 'on'.
- 50389Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal.
- 50368Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses.
- 50365Investigating 7.3L irregular idle.
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