Consumer received ford recall #99b29 (replacement of the pitted timing gear cover which caused coolant leakage), however after repair the engine required repair due to spun bearings which was directly caused by the coolant leakage.
1997 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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When on the highway vehicle runs hot. When pouring coolant in to it, vehicle leaks. To vehicle dealer, and they could not remedy the problem.
Battery failed.
Power steering bracket broke which threw main belt off, causing failure of brakes and power steering. Consumer feels that there should not be only 1 belt that operates brakes and steering.
Vehicle was leaking fluid & overheating. Consumer had to pay $600 for repairs. Consumer found out vehicle was not recalled due to VIN. Manufacturer would not make an exception although this vehicle had the same exact problem. *ak water pump failed. The customer requests the manufacturer to pay the cost of timing cover gasket replacement and the cost of new water pump installed.
Due to a design flaw fuel filler tube cracked, causing fuel to leak. Also, engine check light came on, and vehicle overheated. Please provide further information.
Consumer's son was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking. Consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway. Got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire. Also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle. There was front end damage. *ak
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! The window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! Both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
The right rear tire freezes with ice form the exhaust which is placed in front of the tire causing slippage, longer stopping distance and loss of traction, consumer request exhaust be moved to rear. Nlm
Engine blew in 3 year old, 60,000 mile well kept ford f150 truck - out of warranty.
While driving at approx 30mph heard a noise coming from engine compartment I then heard a loud bang, when I looked out rearview mirror I seen a engine part rolling down road. Veh lost power steering ability. Veh towed to dealership (roy o'brien ford) dealer stated crankshaft pulley &dampner snapped off engine damaging belt tension bar and fan. Dealer and ford motor refusing to assist!!! Total bill approx 600.00.
Owner was notified of recall 99b29 of the leaky front cover gasket therefore paid for repair. Nlm
While driving heared a clicking noise that gradually got louder and louder. Took vehicle to dealer , and they said it may be the motor. Consumer had just taken car in a couple of days before for recall repairs. 2 days later, this clicking noise started.
Doors have stress cracks at the lower right sides dealer repaired once, but cracked before I picked it up,exhaust fumes entering car and discoloring r-rr wheel.
Consumer is not happy with dealership, as they will not repair recall during time specified on the recall letter repair incomplete. (99b29) yh
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started. Recall work was not done properly. Screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall. Knocking started to occur in engine after vehicle was returned to me. Called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine. Was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws. Returned to shop noone was around to do the work. While driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up. Had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase. Had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship. I have been told I need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine. I am not satisfied with this solution. I feel that they have ruined my truck and I won't feel safe and secure in it anymore. Please contact me so I can explain further.
While backing out of driveway onto a street engine stalled out and almost caused a collision with oncoming vehicles. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 f-150 7 months ago. I recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful. I have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on. The tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, I had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( I would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that I was given when I was told that ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wont fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought I should bring the truck in so they can make sure that theres no damage to the wheels or brakes. If the brakes can freeze on,... What stops them from freezing when they are not on?? I'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, I would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under its original warranty, I should think these safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty. I would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin. They have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but I believe that this problem goes much further, & ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle. I have contacted ford canada, & got no result.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves, causing a distraction to driver. Dealer claims switch and module need to be replaced. 2. Tailpipe located to in front of passenger's rear wheel causing exhaust to corrode wheel and lugs: nuts. Dealer will not change location of exhaust.
Engine knock at cold start up--ford to replace engine.-A/C has a musty smell at start up, dealer has sprayed it 4 times, and still has the same smell.
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Engine stalls while drinving. Yh
When the vehicle is in load it is misfiring on the 2nd and 4th cylinder. The dealer has replaced the motor, and the problem still exists.
Engine sporadically stalls out while driving. The engine will turn over, but will not come on. Dealer has seen vehicle and cannot find a solution.
The exhaust pipe is positioned/designed so that the exhaust from the pipe is ruining the wheel and tire on the rear passenger side. Tire has been replaced because of seperation due to the heat from the exhaust. Dlr says needs a newly positioned exhaust pipe.
Steering is very hard to control while driving. The vehicle would drift without warning. The engine needs oil every month. Had been to dealership numerous times to have problems repaired. They still exist.
Initial failure- engine cranks, but wouldn't start. Local dealershjip replaced PCM twice, replaced spark plugs, throttle position sensor, trans shift solenoid, timing cover gasket, radiator.. When vehicle return to customer, it still was not running prope
Engine uses excessive amounts of oil (more than a quart every 3000 miles). Dealer will not do anything about problem until vehicle use one quart within 900 miles.
Vehicle caught fire while parked in parking lot. No apparent cause, and no previous indications of component failure. Vehicle was a total loss
Engine has expereinced a clatter on startup for some time. Was taken to dealer under warrnaty one year ago @ 27000 miles. Told this noise was "normal". Noise has increased. Now dealer reports it is "a major lower -end problem. Ford won't do anything because vehicle is out of basic warranty. I say 1) nothing was done when it wsas under warranty. Work should have been correctly diagnosed and fixed then 2) the problem I am experiencing is the result of a manufacturing defect. Ford acknowledges that this problem shoudl not show up at this low a mileage. They amde an defective product--they shoudl fix it!
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