1997 FORD F800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD F800
The 1997 FORD F800 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD F800
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F800. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD F800
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1997 FORD F800. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL REPAIR ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRAIGNMENTS FOR THE RECALL WORK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO THE WORK, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER BACK AND ADVISED THEM, HE WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR WITH THEM. THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED THE CONSUMER A FORM WOULD NEED TO BE FILLED OUT, BEFORE THEY COULD SCHEDULE THE WORK. AFTER RETURNING THE FORM ON MAY 21, 2012, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE SERVICE CENTER. *JB
1997 FORD F800. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL REPAIR ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRAIGNMENTS FOR THE RECALL WORK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO THE WORK, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER BACK AND ADVISED THEM, HE WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR WITH THEM. THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED THE CONSUMER A FORM WOULD NEED TO BE FILLED OUT, BEFORE THEY COULD SCHEDULE THE WORK. AFTER RETURNING THE FORM ON MAY 21, 2012, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE SERVICE CENTER. *JB
FAN MOUTINGS DO NOT STAY FLUSH WITH ENGINE BRACKETS PULLEYS ARE NOT ADEQUATE
ENGINE PUMP AND VAC. BRAKE KIT FAILED.
THROTTLE CABLE REPLACED.
Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD F800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD F800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD F800
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 FORD F800. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4751 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE EXHIBITING SIGNS OF FRONT BRAKE HOSE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD F800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F800
- 1992 FORD F800 — 0 complaints
- 1993 FORD F800 — 0 complaints
- 1994 FORD F800 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD F800 — 2 complaints
- 1996 FORD F800 — 1 complaint
- 1997 FORD F800 (current)
- 1998 FORD F800 — 7 complaints
- 1999 FORD F800 — 0 complaints
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