1997 Ford Aeromax Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aeromax years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Aeromax. That is the most of any Aeromax model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Aeromax problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | 53,717 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Aeromax recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. With the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
Fix: Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
Service brakes, air:supply:low pressure warning:switch
Problem: The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat turned slightly to the left. After driving long distances, slightly altered visibility through the windshield was observed resulting in minor back pain. The vehicle was not taken .
Driver lost steering control resulting in accident, because lower shaft fell out of u -joint from bolt failure. *et
Vehicle is unable to have front steering axleweigh than 11000 lbs, even when empty. This places undue stress on steering axle and tires. When loaded/1 household goods, steering axle weighs between 11500 to over 12000 lbs. Legal weight limit is 12000 lbs.
Other Ford Aeromax years
← 1996 Aeromax · 1998 Aeromax →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Aeromax | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Aeromax | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Aeromax | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Aeromax?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Aeromax?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ford Aeromax a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aeromax model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.