1997 Ford F Series (Medium) Problems: 4 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1997 Ford F Series (Medium) problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Body
2
Brakes
1
Electrical
1
Fuel system
1
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Body
2
Brakes
1
Electrical
1
Fuel system
1
Steering
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium) 13

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may experience oil leaking from the shift lever
Feb 11, 1997 Service bulletinFd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients
Jan 20, 1997 Service bulletinSuspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles...
Oct 23, 1996 Service bulletinInvestigating 7.3L irregular idle
Oct 23, 1996 Service bulletinConcerns of check engine light (MIL) w/ codes P0300 thru P0308 & eng runes rough/misses
Oct 17, 1996 Service bulletinSpade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal
Oct 14, 1996 Service bulletinConcerns of check engine light 'on'
Oct 8, 1996 Service bulletinE4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 RPM RPM
Oct 7, 1996 Service bulletinReattachment of heater hose fittings for concern of no heat, overheat, or coolant loss may occur due to...
Oct 4, 1996 Service bulletinVehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds

See all 13 bulletins for the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium)

What 1997 Ford F Series (Medium) owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NC

I have a 97 ford f150. I noticed yesterday when I looked under my truck the fuel tank strap was busted, and both were severely corroded.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 104,000 miles · AK

Brake system went out at 68,000 miles, starter went out at 90,000 miles, tie rod snapped at 104,000 miles, regular oil changes and tune ups.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Body · ID

Driver's side and passenger side doors on 1997 ford f-150 have cracks at rear of window frame about 4 inches from the bottom of the window. I have heard of many other people who have these cracks in the door.

Filed Jan 11, 2004 · Body · WI

Crack in drivers side door by window .

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Questions about the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium)

Is the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium) reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium), close to a typical F Series (Medium) model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium)?

Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford F Series (Medium) have?

No recalls on record.

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1997 Ford F Series (Medium) problems