1997 FORD F-250 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1997 FORD F-250
5 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F-250. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
I HAVE A 1997 FORD F-250 WITH WITH 87,000 MILES ON A 5.4 LITER ENGINE. ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, THREADS AND ALL, WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE IGNITION COIL. *TR
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC THAT SHOWED A PROBLEM WITH 3 SENSORS. THE CONTACT IS A MECHANIC SO HE REMEDIED THE RECALL HIMSELF. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE PARTS AND LABOR HE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY REIMBURSE HIM FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE HIM FOR THE OTHER PARTS OR LABOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
ATTEMPTING TO PASS ON A TWO LINE HIGHWAY WHEN SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. VEHICLE IS A 1997 FORD F250 4WD 80K MILES. REPAIRS INVOLVE REMOVING HEAD. COST IS $2800. VEHICLE WORTHLESS SINCE DON'T KNOW WHEN ANOTHER PLUG WILL BLOW! *JB
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THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM
Other 1997 FORD F-250 Problem Areas
Tires
24 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Suspensionfront
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Structurebodydoor
9 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint