1997 Ford F Series (medium) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (medium) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford F Series (medium). That ranks 2nd out of 3 F Series (medium) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford F Series (medium) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 25% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 104,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford F Series (medium) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford F Series (medium).
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.
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
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
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
Crack in drivers side door by window . *ak
Other Ford F Series (medium) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 F Series (medium) | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series (medium) | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford F Series (medium)?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford F Series (medium)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford F Series (medium) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (medium) model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.