Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat turned slightly to the left. After driving long distances, slightly altered visibility through the windshield was observed resulting in minor back pain. The vehicle was not taken .
The worst 1997 Ford Aeromax problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. With the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
Recall number 99V050000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch
- What is wrong
- The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
Recall number 96V200000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford Aeromax 77
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean
- Information on 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E pump alignment tools
- Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples
- Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off
- Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend
- Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
What 1997 Ford Aeromax owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver lost steering control resulting in accident, because lower shaft fell out of u -joint from bolt failure.
Vehicle is unable to have front steering axleweigh than 11000 lbs, even when empty. This places undue stress on steering axle and tires. When loaded/1 household goods, steering axle weighs between 11500 to over 12000 lbs. Legal weight limit is 12000 lbs.
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Aeromax
Is the 1997 Ford Aeromax reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Ford Aeromax, 1.5 times a typical Aeromax model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford Aeromax?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Aeromax have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air.
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