1997 FORD AEROMAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD AEROMAX
The 1997 FORD AEROMAX has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint (1 complaint), Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX, potentially affecting up to 2,187 vehicles.
Recall 99V050000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,687 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR LINE PLUMBING TO INSTALL A CHECK VALVE.
View full details →Recall 96V200000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
| 500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SLIGHT TRAILER BRAKE DRAG AND TIRE SCUFFING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE AIR PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEMS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SEAT TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, SLIGHTLY ALTERED VISIBILITY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WAS OBSERVED RESULTING IN MINOR BACK PAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN .
DRIVER LOST STEERING CONTROL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT, BECAUSE LOWER SHAFT FELL OUT OF U -JOINT FROM BOLT FAILURE. *ET
Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD AEROMAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX
Ford Motor Company has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
982115 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NEW SERVICE PARTS RELEASED. *YC
97050110626 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CENTER SUPPORT BAR TO THE OPTIONAL BUG/DIRT SCREEN MAY CRACK AT EITHER END. *TW
BC3157970219 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
FEAD BELT MAY OR ROLL OFF - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD 1460 ENGINE. *TW
BC3163970218 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HAS SUSPENSION - MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CORRECT VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT. *TW
BC3202970214 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING AND A BUG/DIRT SCREEN - THE SCREEN MAY CONTACT THE POWER STEERING COOLER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING A NOISE CONCERN AND OVER TIME, MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING COOLER, RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK. *TW
BC3235970211 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FD 1060 ENGINES - DIPSTICK RUBBING AGAINST CRANKSHAFT. *TW
BC1031997020 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE HENDRICKSON AIR SUSPENSION, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT DUE TO THE CURRENT MOUNTING OF THE AIR LEVELING VALVE. *JD
BC0323972301 — POWER TRAIN
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *JD
97217 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DOORS - BATTERY ACCESS DOORS MAY COME LOOSE - NEW PART AVAILABILITY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9-96. *TW
962419 — STRUCTURE
HOOD GRILLE OPENING PANEL - CRACK AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/95 THROUGH 4/1/96. *TW
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD AEROMAX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD AEROMAX
- 1992 FORD AEROMAX — 0 complaints
- 1993 FORD AEROMAX — 3 complaints
- 1995 FORD AEROMAX — 2 complaints
- 1996 FORD AEROMAX — 1 complaint
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- 1998 FORD AEROMAX — 3 complaints
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