MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford F Series (light)

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1997 Ford F Series (light)
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:01.407Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F Series (light) Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002
1997: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19861
19870
19886
19896
19908
19919
19929
199312
199416
19951
19962
199715
19981
19996
20003
200110
200213

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 15 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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OWN A 1997 FORD F150 THAT CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH

NHTSA ODI report, 20050819

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE
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MY 1997 FORD F-150 TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE, AND NO LIGHTS WERE ON. I STEPED OUT THE FRONT DOOR OF MY HOUSE, AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050526

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford F Series (light) reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford F Series (light)?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford F Series (light) have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.