MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Pickup

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1997 Ford Pickup
RENDERED 2026-10-31T17:24:10.748Z

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
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1997 15 1998: 7 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1997: 15 complaints 1997 15 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1997: 15 complaints 1997 15 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000

1997: 15 complaints

View as data table
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.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-29

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-12

The steering wheel column joint broke, which caused the tires not to turn with the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12

Wheels

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

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2000-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-05 Propane vehicle conversion

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Ford Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.