1997 FORD F-150 Wheels Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 1997 FORD F-150

15 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F-150. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

15
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#10116794 |
I HAVE A 1997 F-150 IN WHICH I HAD TWO WHEELS RUST THROUGH SO THAT THE TIRES LEAKED AIR. THE OTHER TWO WHHEELS WERE EX ESSIVELY RUSTED AS WELL. THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE THE 4 WHEELS. I SAW NO RECALLS, SO I SUSPECT THIS IS A REGIONAL ISSUE ( SALT IN WINTER) AS I'VE SEEN OTHER 1997 F-150S WITH SIMILAR RUSTED WHEELS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. THIS SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURER RECALL.*AK
#10000369 |
I OWN A FORD F150 TRUCK BOPOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 1997. I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A LOW TIRE AND THE SERVICE PERSON SAID THAT THE WHEEL WAS LEAKING AIR AND SHOWED ME THE PROBLEM. THE AREA AROUND THE VALVE STEM WAS VERY RUSTY AND WAS LEAKING AIR THROUGH THE STEEL MATERIAL OF THE WHEEL. I'VE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANY OF THE MANY VEHICLES OWNED BY ME IN THE PAST. A QUESTION TO THE LOCAL DEALER INDICATED NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS FROM FORD REGARDING THIS MATTER. I CONSIDER THIS TO SOME DEGREE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE LOW TIRE PRESSURE CONTRIBUTES TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS. I HAVE THREE OTHER WHEELS THAT MAY WELL BE AFFECTED. I HAVE YET TO CONTACT THE COMPANY DUE TO THE NATURE OF BUSINESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS. I WILL APPRECIATE YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS PROBLEM AND PERHAPS INVESTIGATING WHETHER IT IS WIDESPREAD OF NOT....
#8012980 |
ALUMINUM WHEEL SPLIT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE WHILE GOING 40-45MPH ON STRAIGHT SMOOTH ROAD. SUDDENLY THER EWAS A NOISE, AND THE PASSENGER FRONT END FELL TO THE GROUND. FORD WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
#895347 |
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FRONT WHEELS TURNED INWARD. HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
#728567 |
FOR THE 3RD TIME IN THE LAST 10 MONTHS I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FACTORY RIMS ON MY TRUCK. THE PROBLEM IS A HAIR-LINE CRACK ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM THAT CAUSES LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. ON THE FIRST OCCASSION FORD REPLACED THE WHEEL AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE 3 YR 36000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY . ON THE SECOND OCCASSION THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE WHEEL BECAUSE 36 MONTH WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED . AS OF TODAY MY TRUCK IS IN THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE THIRD TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM . THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO CHARGE ME $247 FOR A NEW REPLACEMENT RIM, THEY DO NOT SEEM TO CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE 97 FORD F150 CONCERNING THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF "LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE ON A DAILY BASIS "....
#724609 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#849239 |
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CRACKED, CAUSING A SLOW LEAK IN TIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
#708470 |
WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKED ON REAR,BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES,TAILGATE CLIPS BROKEN SO YOU CANNOT OPEN
#837798 |
17 INCH CAST ALUMINUM LEFT REAR WHEEL HAS CRACKED AT LEAST TWO INCHES LONG WHICH COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FALL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT WILL NOT REPLACE. *AK *ML
#539045 |
WHEEL GETS VERY HARD TO MOVE.
#820838 | Crash
EA97027; WHEEL SEPARATION, WHILE DRIVNG ABOUT 45 MPH WHEEL ON THE LEFT FRONT FELL OFF. THE TRUCK WENT INTO A SIDEWAY, SLID AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD INTO THE DITCH, THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
#820673 | Crash
WHILE IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKNOWN. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
#524583 |
WHEELS SPLIT IN THE LOCATION WHERE THE TWO PIECES THAT MAKE UP THE WHEEL ARE JOINED, THIS CAUSES AIR LOSS.
#806016 | Crash
DRIVING ALONG APPROXIMATELY 60MPH AND STARTED TO TURN TO GET OFF AN EXIT. THE WHEELS JUST WENT AS FAR RIGHT AS THEY WOULD GO , THEY DID NOT RESPOND TO THE VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL AND HAD A CRASH. *AK
#985774 |
BACK-END SHIFTS AND THE BACK WHEEL LEANS IN ANGLE. *AK

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 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 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 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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