1997 FORD F-150 Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1997 FORD F-150

12 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10208872 |
FORD F150 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, LEADING TO GEM AND FUSE MODULE FAILURE. RANDOM ELECTRONICS CLICKING AND TURNING THEMSELVES ON DUE TO LEAKING WINDSHIELDS DAMAGING THESE ELECTRONIC MODULES. *TR
#10207058 |
I AM NOW HAVING THE WATER LEAK ISSUE INTO THE GEM DUE TO FAULTY WINDSHIELD SEAL. IT IS STARTING TO CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS A TSB RELEASED BY FORD: FORD SPECIAL MESSAGE #15773 VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM WATER INTRUSION INTO THE GEM/CJB SOME 1997-2002 EXPEDITION AND 1998-2002 NAVIGATOR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS UNUSUAL ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FRONT OR REAR BLOWER OR EATC STAYING ON WITH KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, RADIO STAYING ON AFTER DOORS OPENED AND KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WIPER CIRCUIT FAILURE CODES, AND MULTIPLE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WITH 'SHORT TO POWER' OR 'LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE' DTCS. THESE SYMPTOMS MOST OFTEN OCCUR AFTER A RAIN OR SNOW. THIS MAY BE DUE TO GEM/CJB WATER INTRUSION RESULTING FROM A WINDSHIELD WATER LEAK. TO SERVICE, REMOVE THE GEM AND CJB FROM THE VEHICLE, SEPARATE THEM AND INSPECT FOR WATER CONTAMINATION OR CORROSION....
#10109483 | Fire
THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK SAT FOR A DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE MELTED THE ENGINE COMPONENTS, DESTROYED THE ENTIRE HOOD, AND TOTALED THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. *AK
#10108099 | Fire
WHEN USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER THE WHOLE LIGHTER GOT TOO HOT AND WENT RIGHT THROUGH THE DASH. IT BURNED THROUGH PLASTIC AND WIRE BURNED IN HALF. VERY DANGEROUS. THIS COULD HAVE BURNED UP THE WHOLE DASH. BURNED MY WIFE'S HAND AFTER IT WENT THROUGH THE HOLDER. *AK
#896869 |
A BURNING/SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER DASH, UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
#744345 |
I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. BY PHONE & EMAIL AND THEY SAY THEY WILL GET BACK W/ME AND NEVER DO. THERE IS NO FOLLOW UP ON THEIR PART. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO SATISFACTION. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ENDED AT THE SIGNING OF THE BILL OF SALE. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
#743768 |
I HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH CAUSED BY MOISTER IN THE FUSE BOX , WHICH WAS CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS NOT TO CONCERNED UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS 13 PAGES OF SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT MOISTURE GET INTO THE FUSE BOX. IT DOES THING AS WIPER NOT WORKING WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE BUT WILL WORK ANY OTHER TIME. RADIO NOT TURNING OFF, BLOWER MOTOR NOT SHUTTING OFF. TRYING TO ENGAGE THE STARTER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING.
#718469 |
THE BAD DOOR SWITCH CAUSES THE DOME LIGHT AND BED LIGHT TO STAY ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 20 MPH, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR TRUCKS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
#717719 | Fire
THIS TRUCK BURNED DOWN A SHOP BUILDING ON 1-6-00. *AK
#714007 |
NO SUMMARY
#605302 |
COMPUTER CONTROLLER FAILED.
#814294 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS A BIG HOLE IN THE DASH AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT WATER INTO THE DASH TO STOP THE FIRE. THE WHOLE INSIDE WAS BURNED UP AND DAMAGED FROM THE FIRE. *AK THE HORN RELAYS AND HORN PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *YH

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Engine Coolingcooling System 33 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 33 complaints Steeringlinkages 32 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 32 complaints Structurebody 31 complaints Visibilitywindshield 28 complaints Air Bags 27 complaints Suspension 27 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 27 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 26 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 25 complaints Interior Lighting 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 23 complaints Structureframe And Members 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 22 complaints Suspensionrear 22 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 16 complaints Engine 15 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 15 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 15 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 15 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 15 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 15 complaints Wheels 15 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 14 complaints Electrical Systemignition 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 13 complaints Fuel System Other 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 13 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 12 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 12 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Tiressidewall 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 9 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 9 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 8 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes 8 complaints Structure 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 8 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 7 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 7 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 7 complaints Wheelsrim 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 6 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 6 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 5 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Wheelshub 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 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