1997 Ford Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Pickup. That is the most of any Pickup model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Pickup 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 | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Pickup.
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
- Propane vehicle conversion (PE00029) — opened Jul 21, 2000, closed Jan 5, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Pick up wont pass n.y.s. Inspection ,due to a false reading on computer that your stations use its cost me $350.00 so far everything safety wise works passes except a emission reading , all safety thing s pass . The truck don't smoke runs good except this stupid emission thing that reads not ready…
While turning steering wheel would be too loose, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
The steering wheel column joint broke, which caused the tires not to turn with the steering wheel.*jb
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rear end will sway to the left and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
While driving 45-50 mph and without warning left rear tire tread separated, resulting in vehicle t flipping over about 4 times. Driver sustained major injuries, and vehicle was totaled.*ak *mj
Other Ford Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Pickup?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.