1997 FORD LARIAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD LARIAT
The 1997 FORD LARIAT has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD LARIAT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD LARIAT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD LARIAT
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD LARIAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1997 FORD F150. FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF REAR TIRE.. DAMAGE IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME.
1997 FORD F150. FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF REAR TIRE.. DAMAGE IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME.
WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE FIRST TIME CAUSING A CRASH. THE SECOND TIME WE WERE TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND THE TRUCK WOULD'NT STOP. THE THIRD TIME MY HUSBAND WAS TRYING TO STOP AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE--LOWER END BEARING WENT OUT.
MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT IN THE STEERING.
Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD LARIAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD LARIAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD LARIAT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD LARIAT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD LARIAT
- 1997 FORD LARIAT (current)
- 1998 FORD LARIAT — 1 complaint
- 1999 FORD LARIAT — 4 complaints
- 2000 FORD LARIAT — 2 complaints
- 2001 FORD LARIAT — 11 complaints
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