1997 FORD PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD PICKUP
The 1997 FORD PICKUP has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), Structurebodydoor (2 complaints), and Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD PICKUP
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD PICKUP. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD PICKUP
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PICK UP WONT PASS N.Y.S. INSPECTION ,DUE TO A FALSE READING ON COMPUTER THAT YOUR STATIONS USE ITS COST ME $350.00 SO FAR EVERYTHING SAFETY WISE WORKS PASSES EXCEPT A EMISSION READING , ALL SAFETY THING S PASS . THE TRUCK DON'T SMOKE RUNS GOOD EXCEPT THIS STUPID EMISSION THING THAT READS NOT READY. IT SAYS GO 60 MPH LET COST, THEN SPEED IT UP , NOW YOU KNOW 60 MPH IS PRETTY FAST FOR A TRUCK. I'M A CDL LICENSE HOLDER , AND I'M SRY I'M NOT GOING TO SPEED ON THE RDS IN MY AREA. I'M CERTIFIED TRUCK DRIVER BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , WHO EVER CAME UP WITH THIS SHOULD USE THERE OWN CAR FOR WORK AND SEE THE PRICE WE HAVE TO PAY AS A MAINTENANCE WORKER FOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK MADE THIS LAW NOW TELL ME WHAT TO DO IT S BEEN TO SERVICE STATIONS ,DEALERS , AND THEY CANT FIND THE PROBLEM, PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS SINCE YOU MADE THE LAW. *NM
WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE TOO LOOSE, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN JOINT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES NOT TO TURN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE REAR END WILL SWAY TO THE LEFT AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC
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Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD PICKUP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD PICKUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD PICKUP
- 1992 FORD PICKUP — 3 complaints
- 1993 FORD PICKUP — 6 complaints
- 1994 FORD PICKUP — 9 complaints
- 1997 FORD PICKUP (current)
- 1998 FORD PICKUP — 8 complaints
- 1999 FORD PICKUP — 11 complaints
- 2000 FORD PICKUP — 6 complaints
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