1997 Ford Ford Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford Truck years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Ford Truck. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Ford Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (10 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Ford Truck 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 | 10 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 88,717 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Ford Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Ford Truck.
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 was going down the road around 55 mph and had a sudden loose of power due to a spark plug blowing out of the engine and breaking a coil pack . This is a dangerous problem and seems to be a common one with ford f150 5.4 liter triton engines ford should have a recall on this. *tr
There was a recall on my 1997 toyota 4 runner. I have called the dealership several times and told that the part had to be ordered and they would call me. This has been ongoing for over 7 months. *tr
My car burn by it self, it was parked in driveway i have talk to the dealer many times and they do not want to fixed. *nm
Speedometer in my 1997 expedition was not working causing the transmission not to shift during inclement weather because of a leak in the base of the windshield. This was due to defective seal around the windshield. Also affected were the wipers and windows, door locks and running board lights. The…
Sliding side door on ford aerostar pops open even when locked. This happens while driving and encountering a mild bump in the road. Over time door no longer latches closed without manually pushing shut after attempt of sliding closed.*ak
Other Ford Ford Truck years
← 1996 Ford Truck · 1998 Ford Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Truck | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 34 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford Truck | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Ford Truck?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Ford Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Ford Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford Truck model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.