MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford F Super Duty

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1997 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:26.999Z

Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1997 24 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1997 24 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 24 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008

1997: 24 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

13 of 24 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Show complaint excerpts

Recall # 97V187000/ Ford/tires. Owner states that he is not willing to travel 200 miles in order to get recall work performed, and is seeking a closer location.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-06

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and diesel.

CRASHFIRE
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The brakes failed while driving. The consumer found the brakes reservoir empty, then inspected the brake lines and saw a hole in the rear brake line.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-07

Also filed under Suspension and service brakes, hydraulic

Vehicle speed control

2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

2 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

2 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing cables.

Show complaint excerpts

#96V17700, consumer has been waiting for parts since November of 96. Taking vehicle T0 (2) different dealers. Ak

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-21

Took vehicle to dealer regarding recall notice received, dealer does not have the parts and cant get them, has been unable to receive them from manufacturer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-18

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1996-10-11Electrical system96V177000 A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support…

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    1997-12-01Tires97V187000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between…

    Remedy: Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, Ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.

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    1998-01-19Engine and engine cooling97V209000 Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (EGR) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR tube.

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  4. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  5. I
    2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V177000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 97V187000 · Tires
  • Recall 97V209000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford F Super Duty have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.