1997 Ford F-150: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have his brakes serviced. While there, he was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v231000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to vancouver ford, inc. (6801 ne 40th st, vancouver, wa 98661) where he was informed by the mechanic that the recall required for him to check the pvc valve and the fuel line. As per the mechanic, there were no issues with the vehicle and no repairs were performed on the vehicle. The recall was then removed from his VIN. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled and shutoff without warning. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward without warning. The contact replaced the pcv valve and the pcv hose himself however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the previous recall on his vehicle. The manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle and offered him no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2011 · Electrical · 149,000 miles · CO

A misfire on cylinder number 3 which will cause the vehicle to stall in traffic or not be able to get out of the way when accelerating.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Engine · 132,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, he heard a knocking noise and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to his residence where a mechanic inspected the vehicle. The mechanic advised that the coolant leaked from the intake gasket into the cylinder in the engine which caused the failure. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Engine · 227,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact determined the spark plug ejected from the cylinder head. The vehicle has not been seen by the dealership, but the manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · MO

The truck stalled without warning while driving at any speed. When this occurred the power steering would lock up. The stalling occurred more often in warm temperatures. After several attempts the dealership replaced the idle air intake valve, which corrected the problem. *nm

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Transmission · NC

Vehicle was bought in 2/01 and had approx one week when it stalled everytime it decelerated. Dealership (e-z way auto sales) took vehicle back and replaced PCM at no charge to us. In 01/02 it started hesitating as if it were slipping out of gear. Does not do all the time-just unexpectedly.had transmission flushed (80$-01/31/01). Still sputtering--replaced fuel filter and air filter over the course of 2 months--problem was not major and did not happen all the time-just when you least expected it. Then in march it just stalled while my girlfriend was driving it and daughter was in the backseat at 60mph! Took to local mechanic and they could not receive a diagnostic code-finally after two weeks of driving it to see if they could make it sputter or stall it happened and they receive a code for a egr valve which was fuel related--did not fix, cost 105$--took back to them and they kept an additional 2 weeks and said they gave up--could not diagnose. Took to local ford dealer(tri-county ford 05/02) and they had 3 days before it happened again. Replaced pfe sensor (192$-p0401) which I am told is the one which controls the valve that was replaced. Did not fix-returned to ford dealer(05/02) and they had a few more days and received another code(p0605) and was told my PCM needed replacing. When I told the tech it was just done a little over a year ago he said it was probably a junked part. E-z way will not fix. They said that the warranty was expired and it was up to ford. Ford will not replace part, have already been that route. Said if it had been repaired at a certified ford dealer the whole time maybe they could help and all parts have 12mth warranty. E-z way offered 200$ toward the part but only if we take it to the place that originally replaced the part(which happens to be operated by the owner of e-z ways brother). But no one will guarantee that this will fix our problem. Also, vehicle was sold to us without 2 major safety recalls being repaired.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Engine · CA

Vehicle stalled right before consumer started to drive. Contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Engine · FL

Vehicle will stall at slow speeds during long trips, 5 times so far. Taken to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Engine · KS

While driving at any speed vehicle started to choke/ sputter, and run rough. Then, it dies. Once while going down a hill engine stalled/ it became very hard to steer, and consumer almost lost control.please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Engine · OK

Vehicle has had two engines replaced.*ak consumer stated vehicle overheated, water pouring out and vehicle stalled and would not restart.

Filed Jan 26, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · PA

This vehicle was purchased new in june, 1997. Beginning in november, 2000 I have experienced numerous problems, mainly with the engine and electrical system. The vehicle has been out of my possession for almost 3 months now and I am out of pocket over $3,000 in repair work. I have contacted ford motor co. Both in writing and calling their customer service department, and they have offered no assistance and basically have told me the problems are not their concern. I have had a front timing cover gasket replaced, major engine repair work, spark plugs changed, electrical wires replaced, and now a "computer brain" was bad in the vehicle. The truck's check engine light remains on and the truck still hesitates, stalls and lurches while driving, which is not safe. I have no where to turn and obviously no money left to put in to this vehicle. I don't understand how a 3 year old truck, purchased brand new can have so many problems, I can't seem to get an answer from anybody, including ford.

Filed Jan 21, 2001 · Engine · TX

Truck was taken to dealer on 11/22/2000 due to owner detection of water in oil. Dealer found no problems with any foreign substance in the oil and engine checked ok. On 01/15/2001 the engine check light came on. Several miles later , engine attempted to stall at 50 MPH with all dashboard lights activated. Clutch was depressed and raced to prevent stall. Engine recovered after a few yards and was driven home. Truck was taken back to dealer and was told that the crankshaft bearings were the cause of the failure and that ford would replace the engine if owner agreed to pay $500 of the cost.