1997 Ford F-150: pulls to one side

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · NV

1997 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repaired with defective parts. *smd the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because of an A/C problem. The A/C clutch assembly was making noise when the air conditioning was turned off. As the dealer was preparing to install a new A/C clutch assembly, the compressor fell apart when they removed the clutch. So, the vehicle needed a new compressor as well. The consumer gave approval for the repairs, thinking the dealer was going to use new parts. On june 25, 2011, as the consumer was driving 65 MPH, the A/C compressor suddenly seized and broke the serpentine drive belt, which took out the power steering. The vehicle pulled hard to the left and it almost took him half way into the lane of on-coming traffic. The next the day, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they replaced the compressor and drive belt free of charge. That is when the consumer discovered re-manufactured parts had been used. On june 114, 2012, the compressor was replaced again at no charge. On october 16, 2012, the compressor was replaced again, because it was making a loud noise.

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Steering · 128,000 miles · RI

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While the contact was driving 35 MPH he suddenly lost all steering control, moments later the contact applied the brakes which caused the vehicle to pull to the right. While coming to a stop the vehicle traveled over a ice patch which caused the vehicles rear end to sway left and right before stopping. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering column shaft had begun to rot and separate from the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 128000.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop and the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the axle tube was fractured. The repair shop replaced the cv axle and the axle tube. The current mileage was 136,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NE

Recently my 1997 ford 150 4.2l started clatter.. From what I understand from conversations with other 4.2l efi owners from 1997-2001 this particular engine has a significant problem of sorts.. I was wander if there are any other specific complaints? It is going to cost me between 4,000 and 5,000 to replace the engine.. While my truck had a bit over 100,000 miles I've met and spoke with several owners who have had significantly less mileage with identical problems. I've maintained the truck within factory specifications.. During the normal course of event, is was using 1quart of oil per 2,000 miles which seemed a bit distressing. Are there any pending class actions against ford motor for this particular condition and if so where can I be informed of the process?

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Suspension · 5,000 miles · MO

Consumer states that when driving and wind blowing vehicle's front end wanders excessively, making it very difficult to maintain control.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · IN

While driving and brakes were applied, vehicle pulled to right and brakes starting squeaking. The dealership indicated that the this was caused by the equipment that holds the brake calipers breaking, which left the caliper not mounted. Ts

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Tires · NV

Firestone had me take it to a tire store(d&d tire) and had all 5 tires inspected and the 4 on the ground had tread separation in the outer belts of the tires, and one of the tire's has only approx. 15000 miles on it , I replaced it because of road hazard cut in the sidewall of the oem,I feel that the tire problem started at about 24000to 26000 mile on the truck because it started pulling to the left at that time I had the alignment check and it showed good, never thinking it was the tire's because the tread looked good on all of them, I wish now I would have had them checked by a trained expert.

Filed Nov 16, 2000 · Tires · SD

Tires seem to be cracking in the tread area. One tire pulled to the left when letting go of the stearing wheel. Tires have already been replaced by a tire dealer in my city by a none firestone company. *ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235 70r16)

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Tires · WY

I was experiencing my vehicle pulling to the right so I slowed down to about 65 MPH. I then heard a loud noise and felt my truck jump. I pulled to the side of the road. I saw that my tread was completely removed from the crown of the tire. The tread coming off caused damage to my vehicle. I am waiting to hear from general about fixing my truck. After seeing my tire fall apart, my first thoughts were of firestone. My tire did exactly what firestone had done! Thank you!*ak (tiresize: 235r70-16)( dot number: tire size: 235r70-16 )

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Tires · SC

Our ford f150 has been pulling to the right. We carried it to a tire dealer for a front end alignment in july. Manager said it was the tire. He could not find a problem with the alignment. We spent $45.00. This was in july. We did not have the money to replace the tires. We now do not feel safe with these tires.( dot number: vn081pt098 tire size: p235 70r16 )

Filed Aug 17, 2000 · Tires · TX

All 4 oem tires were replaced at firestone dealer suggestion within 15-18k miles. Visual cracks in tread body and 1 premature midbody road failure with no observable road hazard. Within the next 15-18k the next set of 4 replacement ht's were replaced. Now with approx. 35k on the third set of ht's an independent shop (non-firestone) has diagnosised a significant pull to the right as "tire pull" indicating possible cord to body slippage. All failures and replacements have been in west texas with high ambient temperatures.( dot number: tire size: p235/70r16 )

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Transmission · LA

While driving down the road vehicle was pulling to the right side of the road, and upon trying to catch the steering wheel, consumer accidently hit the shift lever and vehicle went into reverse. Also, when starting up the vehicle the overdrive light would come on and stay on.