1997 Regency Ford F150 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford F150 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Regency Ford F150. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Ford F150 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 250,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Regency Ford F150 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 | 2 | 40% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | 204,031 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 226,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Regency Ford F150 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Regency Ford F150.
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.
Coming in from work heard a loud pop, pulled over and opened the hood. Spark plug and coil had shot out of head stripping head and breaking coil. Had to pull truck home.
Went to dinner and on way out noticed fuel tank was hanging down a lil bit upon looking under truck found rusted into gas tank strap. No rust on frame. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 regency ford f-150. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that fuel was leaking. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 218,477.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while trying to shift into park, the vehicle erroneously moved forward. The vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the gear indicator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 regency ford f-150. The contact stated that she was losing coolant at an abnormally rapid pace. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to locate a coolant leak. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that water…
Other Regency Ford F150 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford F150 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Regency Ford F150?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Regency Ford F150?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Regency Ford F150 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford F150 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.