Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD F-150 Structure Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1997 FORD F-150

8 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10806545 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 3 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE THAT STRAPPED THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. UPDATED 04/07/16*LJ
#10413544 |
OWN A 1997 FORD F-150 RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THE GAS TANK STRAPS HAVE RUSTED OUT. THE CENTER STRAP HAS COMPLETELY BROKE IN TWO DUE TO RUST CORROSION TILTING THE TANK, AND CAUSING GAS SPILLAGE DURING FUELING CREATING A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSIVE DANGER. *KB
#10392686 |
I HAVE A 1997 F-150 WITH JUST OVER 150,000 MILES AND LOST BOTH STRAPS JUST AFTER FILLING UP AND GOING OVER TRAIN TRACKS @ 25 MPH. THE ONLY THING HOLDING IT ON WAS THE FUEL LINES, HOPE THERE IS NOT MAJOR DAMAGE THERE. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED ABOUT 3 YEARS PRIOR. UPDATED 08/01/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO FUEL SPILL. BOTH OF THE STRAPS BROKE, DUE TO RUST. UPDATED 08/02/11 *TR
#10374626 |
1997 F150 FORD LARIAT SUPER CAB 4X4 WITH 83,262 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON PANELS, FRAME, FRAME SUPPORTS AND UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS; SOME OF THE FRAME/ FRAME SUPPORTS HAVE SIGNIFICANT HOLES AND HAS NO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. THE SAFETY DESIGN INTENT OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED DUE TO THE SEVERE RUST; IN A CRASH CONDITION THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS' SAFETY WOULD BE JEOPARDIZED. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD, MI. APPROXIMATELY 25 MILE PER HOUR AND THE FRONT GAS TANK STRAP FAILED (RUSTED-OUT). THE GAS TANK FELL TO THE PAVEMENT AND LEFT THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANT INJURIES, BUT GASOLINE CONTAINMENTS WERE LEAKED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY FLATBED TRUCK TO SKALNEK FORD, LAKE ORION, MI FOR REPAIRS COSTING $773.42. *TR UPDATED 1/12/2012 *LN *TR
#10326073 |
DRIVING AT 40 MPH IN 1997 FORD F-150 PICKUP ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY. HEARD NOISE TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE. NO COLLISION SPARE TIRE EXITED BOTTOM OF BED . BOUNCED ON ROADWAY ACROSS TRAFFIC ON OTHER SIDE OF 4 LANE ON COMING TRAFFIC BEHIND THEN AND IN FRONT OF VEHICLES. SOMEHOW NO ONE COLLIDED WITH THE ROLLING SPARE TIRE AS IT EXITED THE ROADWAY TO THE SHOULD OF ROADWAY. TIRE NOW IN BED OF TRUCK NOT UNDERNEATH UNTIL I CAN REPAIR DUE TO BROKEN CABLE THAT SUPPORTED TIRE. *TR
#10010564 |
REAR SLIDING WINDOW LEAK, RESEALED MULTIPLE TIMES TO NO AVAIL.... LEAKS BOTH FROM WHERE FRAME ATTACHES TO BODY AND FROM CRACKS IN WINDOW FRAME ITSELF, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AT TOP. WINDOW FRAME REQUIRES REPLACEMENT WITH NEWER MANUFACTURED UNIT (DIFFERENT DESIGN FROM NEWER MODEL YEAR). *NLM
#9000264 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE STRUCTURAL CRACKS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME. *MJS
#711749 |
AS MY GIRLFRIEND WAS GETTING INTO MY TRUCK SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE HAND HOLD BAR ON THE PAX SIDE OF MY TRUCK TODAY. SHE FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK TO THE PAYMENT. IT WAS SEVERAL MINS BEFORE SHE COULD GET UP. SHE WAS HURT VERY BAD. I'VE ALSO HIT MY HEAD ON THIS HAND HOLD BAR. I WANT THIS REPORTED TO FORD TO PAD IT MORE OR REMOVE IT FROM ALL TRUCKS!

Other 1997 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 198 complaints Tires 168 complaints Structurebodydoor 164 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 155 complaints Tirestreadbelt 137 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 136 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 128 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 111 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 90 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 88 complaints Electrical System 81 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 70 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 69 complaints Unknown Or Other 48 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 47 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 42 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 41 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 40 complaints Steering 40 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 39 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 38 complaints Suspensionfront 36 complaints Engine And 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 Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 12 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 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 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tiresbead 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 3 complaints Wheelsmulti Piece 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 2 complaints Service Brakes Electric 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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