1997 Ford F-150

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

26 recalls · 18 investigations · oldest first

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   1996-04-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-08-30 Seat belt anchorage separation
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   1996-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-24 Seat belt anchorage separation
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   1996-09-30Service brakes, hydraulic96V184000 The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.

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   1996-12-11Equipment96V161000 The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS No. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other…

   Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.

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   1997Complaint volume 2,758 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1997-01-15Seat belts96V256000 The seat elt anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled on these vehicles.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the seat belt anchorage attachments.

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   1997-01-15Vehicle speed control96V251000 Vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan (Upper peninsula), New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a foam insulating sleeve on the line from the pcv to the hose fitting on the throttle plate.

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   1997-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-16 Failure transmission park engagement/loc
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   1997-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-12-24 Wheel separation from vehicle
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    1997-10-06Power train97V147000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The transmission bracket end fitting can separate from the shift cable assembly resulting in operator inability to shift the transmission from one of…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new transmission shift control cable.

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    1997-10-20Power train97V171000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the…

    Remedy: Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.

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    1997-12-24Engineering analysisClosed 1998-05-29 Wheel separation
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    1998-02-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-06-30 Independent front suspension torsion bar
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    1998-03-06Recall queryClosed 2000-05-22 Ice formation in the throttle body
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    1998-03-13Recall queryClosed 1998-08-27 Automatic transmission control
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    1998-03-30Vehicle speed control98V007000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2L engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.

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    1998-04-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-08-31 Loss of throttle control
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    1998-04-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-07-21 Tie rod end failures
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    1998-07-20Wheels98V095000 Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor…

    Remedy: Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in May 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim…

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    1998-08-10Fuel system, gasoline, suspension98V161000 Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will…

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    1998-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-09-30 Alleged loss of throttle control
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    1998-11-13Recall queryOpen Rear suspension spring breakage
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    2000-07-19Exterior lighting00V168000 Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the…

    Remedy: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

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    2000-10-27Fuel system, gasoline00V231000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the Kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. The front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. Owner notification began October 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.

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    2001-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-02-06 Steering column
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    2002-02-06Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-29 Steering shaft separation
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    2003-05-30Steering03V196000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke…

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    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed…

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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2006-05-02Exterior lighting06E025000 Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730…

    Remedy: Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006. Owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.

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    2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…

    Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.

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    2006-06-14Exterior lighting06E052000 Certain eagle eyes headlamps, p/nos. Fr208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, and FR208-B001L, sold for use as replacement equipment for the passenger vehicles listed above. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabry lee will notify owners and offer full credit for any noncompliant headlamp. The recall is expected to begin on June 14, 2006. Owners may contact sabry lee account executive at 1-866-467-2279.

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    2006-07-28Exterior lighting06E067000 Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

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    2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…

    Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    2010-09-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust
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    2011-05-04Engineering analysisClosed 2011-08-19 Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion
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    2011-09-12Fuel system, gasoline11V385000 Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr)…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in…

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

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Is the 1997 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Ford F-150 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford F-150?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford F-150 have?

26 recalls on file for this model year.