1997 Ford Lariat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lariat years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Lariat. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Lariat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Lariat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Lariat recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Lariat.
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.
1997 ford f150. Frame is completely rusted through on passenger side in front of rear tire.. Damage is throughout the frame.
While trying to stop the truck suddenly accelerated. The first time causing a crash. The second time we were turning into our driveway and the truck would'nt stop. The third time my husband was trying to stop and the truck accelerated again. *ak
Engine--lower end bearing went out.
Manufacturer's defect in the steering.
Other Ford Lariat years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lariat | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Lariat | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Lariat | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Lariat | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Lariat?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Lariat?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Lariat a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lariat model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.