MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Pickup

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1997 Ford Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:42:46.733Z

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 Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1997: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19904
19911
19923
19936
19947
199715
19987
199911
20006

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

4 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

TIRES

3 of 15 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE T FLIPPING OVER ABOUT 4 TIMES. DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK *MJ

NHTSA ODI report, 20020529

STRUCTURE

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

STEERING

2 of 15 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and column.

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WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE TOO LOOSE, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040112

THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN JOINT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES NOT TO TURN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030212

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20000721 — PE (closed 20010105)

PROPANE VEHICLE CONVERSION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford Pickup 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 Pickup?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Pickup 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.