MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Ford Truck

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1997 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:22.517Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1997: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES 29%

29% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

INJURY
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ATTORNEY IS WRITTING IN TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE (WORKHORSE LT245/75R16 TIRE) WHICH EXPERIENCED FAILURE RESULTING IN COLLISION IN WHICH FOUR INJURIES OCCURRED, THE VAN WAS USED AS A SCHOOL BUS WITH 11 TOTAL OCCUPANTS 8 CHILDREN AND THREE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20001219

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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CONSUMER DRIVE THROUGH WEEDS, THE WEED GETS CAUGHT ONTO BRAKES UNDER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM,THEY DRY OUT AND THEN CATCH FIRE. *YC

NHTSA ODI report, 19990519

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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MY CAR BURN BY IT SELF, IT WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY I HAVE TALK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIXED. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20051004

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and driveshaft.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Ford Truck 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.