1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS
The 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal (1 complaint), Service Brakes Airantilock (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1997 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH A SPEED SENSOR ISSUE. CUSTOMER STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. CUSTOMER SAW THAT HIS VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE. CUSTOMER WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE READY UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS PRIVATE MECHANIC TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
DT: 1997 FORD SUPER DUTY CHASSE CLASS C MOTOR HOME. ALL FOUR BACK TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE FIRST HAPPENED 2 YEARS, AND IN THE PAST TWO YEARS ALL FOUR BLEW OUT. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THERE WERENO RECALLS. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THESE TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CRASHES OR INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE BLOW OUTS. HOWEVER , HAD TO REPLACE THE BACK BRAKES, ROTORS AND THE REAR SEALS ON THE AXLES. *AK
DT: 1997 FORD SUPER DUTY CHASSE CLASS C MOTOR HOME. ALL FOUR BACK TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE FIRST HAPPENED 2 YEARS, AND IN THE PAST TWO YEARS ALL FOUR BLEW OUT. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THERE WERENO RECALLS. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THESE TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CRASHES OR INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE BLOW OUTS. HOWEVER , HAD TO REPLACE THE BACK BRAKES, ROTORS AND THE REAR SEALS ON THE AXLES. *AK
DT: 1997 FORD SUPER DUTY CHASSE CLASS C MOTOR HOME. ALL FOUR BACK TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE FIRST HAPPENED 2 YEARS, AND IN THE PAST TWO YEARS ALL FOUR BLEW OUT. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THERE WERENO RECALLS. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THESE TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CRASHES OR INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE BLOW OUTS. HOWEVER , HAD TO REPLACE THE BACK BRAKES, ROTORS AND THE REAR SEALS ON THE AXLES. *AK
DT: 1997 FORD SUPER DUTY CHASSE CLASS C MOTOR HOME. ALL FOUR BACK TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE FIRST HAPPENED 2 YEARS, AND IN THE PAST TWO YEARS ALL FOUR BLEW OUT. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THERE WERENO RECALLS. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THESE TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. THERE WERE NO CRASHES OR INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE BLOW OUTS. HOWEVER , HAD TO REPLACE THE BACK BRAKES, ROTORS AND THE REAR SEALS ON THE AXLES. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1994 FORD F SUPER DUTY CHASSIS — 0 complaints
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