1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
0 recalls, 7 complaints - 13 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 1, 2011
Incident date: May 31, 2011
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 1, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
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
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
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
EQUIPMENT
Jun 1, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
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
Aug 26, 2005
Incident date: Aug 25, 2005
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
Jan 11, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
CRACK IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BY WINDOW . *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
13 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
13736
Jan 1, 2000
102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE OIL LEAKING FROM THE SHIFT LEVER. *MJS
BC3236970211
Feb 11, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
FD 1060 ENGINES - NEW DESIGN STARTER MOTOR TO ALLEVIATE HARD START/NO START CONCERNS IN COLD AMBIENTS. *TW
97218
Jan 20, 1997
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SUSPENSION - 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. *TW
BC0693961023
Oct 23, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC0696961023
Oct 23, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES. *TT
BC0750961017
Oct 17, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SPADE TERMINAL BETWEEN SENDER & FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A EYELET TERMINAL. *TT
BC0782961014
Oct 14, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON'. *TT
BC0844961008
Oct 8, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT
BC0854961007
Oct 7, 1996
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
REATTACHMENT 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. *TT
BC0883961004
Oct 4, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5197961001
Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC5201961001
Oct 1, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) across all model years (1974, 1987).
15
Total Recalls
21
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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