Pick up wont pass n.y.s. Inspection ,due to a false reading on computer that your stations use its cost me $350.00 so far everything safety wise works passes except a emission reading , all safety thing s pass . The truck don't smoke runs good except this stupid emission thing that reads not ready. It says go 60 MPH let cost, then speed it up , now you know 60 MPH is pretty fast for a truck. I'm a cdl license holder , and I'm sry I'm not going to speed on the rds in my area. I'm certified truck driver by the new york state department of transportation , who ever came up with this should use there own car for work and see the price we have to pay as a maintenance worker for new york, new york made this law now tell me what to do it s been to service stations ,dealers , and they cant find the problem, please help me with this since you made the law.
The worst 1997 Ford Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Tires3
- Body2
- Steering2
- Suspension1
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- Engine4
- Tires3
- Body2
- Steering2
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Propane vehicle conversion
The second-stage vehicle manufacturer, during the conversion process, installs the propane fuel tank on the left-outboard side of the vehicle cargo bed in an exposed position.this location appears to be contrary to the nfpa #152 guidelines and ford's body builder layout book - alternative fuels guidelines.in a side-swipe type of collision, between one of the subject conversions and a 1988 internation truck, the propane tank was impacted and the propane was released.the released propane reportedly ignited immediately after impact and the drivers of bothe vehicles involved were seriously burned.one driver died almost instantly in the cab of his truck and the second died
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What 1997 Ford Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While turning steering wheel would be too loose, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The steering wheel column joint broke, which caused the tires not to turn with the steering wheel.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rear end will sway to the left and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
While driving 45-50 MPH and without warning left rear tire tread separated, resulting in vehicle t flipping over about 4 times. Driver sustained major injuries, and vehicle was totaled.*ak
Consumer states vehicle is experiencing stalling problems, dealer can not remedy the problem.
Consumer's husband was driving home and heard something that sounded like a flat tire. He attempted to pull to shoulder to check. While doing this tire came off truck and continued to roll down the street. Husband was able to stop, but after tire was off. He was not injured.
Vehicle would skip, miss, backfire, and had very little power, consumer would have to turn the AC off, put the transmission in neutral, and rev the engine, dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor due to a recall and stated this should take care of the problem, however it has not, possible engine problem.
The driver door and passanger door have simmilar cracks by the middle door the dealear knows about the defect and won't do any thing about it, if this truck is involved in an accident the doors will buckle at that crack it is a defect from ford the crack is located on the middle door by the lock in other words when you open the window and you put your arm on the window edge right behindyour elboe thats where it is located.
When traveling 10 to 15 MPH vehicle stalls when shifting gears.vehicle loses all power. When sitting at a stand still vehicle stalls. Contacted dealer. Please provide VIN.
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Is the 1997 Ford Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1997 Ford Pickup, 2.5 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford Pickup?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is tires (3).
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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