1997 Ford F Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Super Duty years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford F Super Duty. That ranks 8th out of 12 F Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (13 complaints, 54%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford F Super Duty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 13 | 54% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% | 156,710 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 26,420 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 26,420 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford F Super Duty recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (egr) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.
Risk: Depending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the egr tube.
Tires:bead
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.
Risk: This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. A shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. Damaged battery cables will be replaced.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stalling (EA06012) — opened Jun 22, 2006, closed Dec 7, 2007, led to recall 07V553000.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*- the contact owns a1997 ford f super duty. He received a recall notice on the camshaft position sensor, which can cause engine stalling. He had been experiencing that problem whenever he approached lower speeds in his vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealership they replaced the sensor with…
1997 ford f-super duty with speed control recall. Consumer states that dealer put him on a waiting list for the replacement parts. He states that the dealer keeps telling him the parts are not in and they do not know when they will be in. *kb
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-530 super duty. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable and could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The contact felt that the wait time for the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f super duty. The vehicle has firestone steeltex radial tires. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud pounding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. He noticed the tread had separated on the rear passenger side tire. A tire shop inspected the tire and…
The brakes failed while driving. The consumer found the brakes reservoir empty, then inspected the brake lines and saw a hole in the rear brake line. *nm consumer lost control of vehicle when brakes went out and went over a curb, over parking lots, into a parking lot, and caused fuel tank and strap…
Other Ford F Super Duty years
← 1996 F Super Duty · 1998 F Super Duty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Super Duty | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 F Super Duty | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 F Super Duty | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 F Super Duty | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 F Super Duty | 93 | 3 |
| 1998 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 F Super Duty | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 F Super Duty | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford F Super Duty?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford F Super Duty?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ford F Super Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Super Duty model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.