1997 FORD L SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD L SERIES
The 1997 FORD L SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD L SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD L SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD L SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD L SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: J-CRAFT MANUF. COMPANY IN KIMBALL, MN CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED A DUMP BOX AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON CONSUMER'S NEW FORD LT8513 TRUCK CHASSIS, PURCHASED IN 5-1997 FROM LAKELAND TRUCKS (NOW BOYER TRUCKS), 740 SOUTH CONCORD ST. SOUTH, ST PAUL , MN 55075. A HALF MOON SHAPED AREA WAS TORCHED OUT OF THE LOWER SECTION OF THE FRAME WELL APPROX. UNDER THE DRIVERS' SEAT IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PTO ROOM FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE INTERVENING YEARS, NEITHER CONSUMER NOR THE MECHANICS WHO SERVICED THE VEHICLE NOTICED THIS FACT. ON MAY 26, 2005, WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE, AND YEARLY DOT CERTIFICATION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE TORCHED CUT OUT AND ALSO SAW THAT A CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE CENTER OF THE CUT OUT UP THROUGH THE WEAKENED FRAME WELL, PREVENTING BOTH THE MECHANIC FROM CERTIFYING CONSUMER'S LOW MILEAGE TRUCK AND THE CONSUMER FROM PUTTING THE TRUCK TO WORK. AS OF MAY 26, 2005, CONSUMER HAS HAD WORK AVAILABLE BUT THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY J-CRAFT TO THE CONSUMER'S TRUCK PREVENTS HIM FROM DOING SO, A COST TO CONSUMER OF $500.00 A DAY. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD L SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD L SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD L SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 FORD L SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
12116 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ON ALL 1995- 1996-1997 L-SERIES EQUIPPED WITH CAT 3306 ENGINES. *MJS
BC0465961115 — SEATS
DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OR WOBBLE OF THE SEAT. *TW
BC0018961101 — SEATS
ON L SERIES EQUIPPED WITH CUSH-N-AIR SEATS, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OR WOBBLE OF THE SEAT DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD L SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD L SERIES
- 1992 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1993 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1994 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD L SERIES (current)
- 1998 FORD L SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1999 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
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- 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