Gas tank rusted through a skid plate underneath tank where a pad fit between tank & plate. Water or moisture gets between gas tank & skid plate & stays there, eventually rust occurs & gas leaks out & drains on exhaust pipe. *ak consumer states that the gas tank rusted through due to a defective design.
The worst 1997 Ford Bronco problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford Bronco 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering...
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. tw
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E40D transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. jd
- E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 RPM RPM. tt
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. tt
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. tt
What 1997 Ford Bronco owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Bronco
Is the 1997 Ford Bronco reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Ford Bronco, fewer than a typical Bronco model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford Bronco?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Bronco have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Bronco have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Bronco model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2022 (71 complaints) and 2021 (30 complaints).
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