1997 Ford Louisville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Louisville years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Louisville so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1997 Ford Louisville recalls (3)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fd1060 and fd1460 diesel engines and optional manual fuel shutoff systems. The hand control of the manual fuel shutoff system, mounted on the vehicle's instrument panel, is labeled with the words "shutoff fuel lock", and these words are not illuminated other than by the cab's interior lights. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."
Risk: Due to the lack of illumination and incomplete labeling of the manual fuel shutoff system, a driver may not identify the hand control to shut off fuel supply to the engine.
Fix: Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.
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.
Other Ford Louisville years
← 1996 Louisville · 1998 Louisville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Louisville | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 Louisville | 0 | 1 |
See all Ford Louisville problems by year, every Ford model, or the Ford VIN decoder.
Similar Ford models
Embed this 1997 Ford Louisville badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Louisville?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Louisville?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ford Louisville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Louisville model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.