1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
The 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (2 complaints), Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 97 FORD F150. I NOTICED YESTERDAY WHEN I LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS BUSTED, AND BOTH WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. *TR
BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT AT 68,000 MILES, STARTER WENT OUT AT 90,000 MILES, TIE ROD SNAPPED AT 104,000 MILES, REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS. *NM
BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT AT 68,000 MILES, STARTER WENT OUT AT 90,000 MILES, TIE ROD SNAPPED AT 104,000 MILES, REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS. *NM
BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT AT 68,000 MILES, STARTER WENT OUT AT 90,000 MILES, TIE ROD SNAPPED AT 104,000 MILES, REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS. *NM
BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT AT 68,000 MILES, STARTER WENT OUT AT 90,000 MILES, TIE ROD SNAPPED AT 104,000 MILES, REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
- 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — 3 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) (current)
- 1998 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — 2 complaints
- 1999 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) — 6 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints