1997 Regency Ford F250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford F250 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Regency Ford F250. That is the most of any Ford F250 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 210,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 F250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 210,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 245,292 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 211,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Regency Ford F250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Regency Ford F250.
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.
Sometimes when you hit a pot hole or a bump in the road, it will shake so bad that you have to either come to a stop or speed up hoping that it will stop shaking. It is very hard to hold onto the steering wheel and keep it in the lane that you are in. It feels as if the truck is going to shake…
Steering wheel bearings no longer working in my truck. I know of atleast 2 other ford f-series trucks that the steering wheel bearings have gone out on. As a result of this, the steering wheel sometimes locks up, and all of the electronic controls on my steering wheel (cruise control, horn, etc) no…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 regency ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise that was similar to an engine being started. The vehicle was inspected by the contact's personal mechanic, who advised that the gem module, front…
Other Regency Ford F250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford F250 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Regency Ford F250?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Regency Ford F250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Regency Ford F250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford F250 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.