Tl*the contact owns a 1997 road trek camper (na). The contact stated that three windows in the top front and the seal were leaking into the cab. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed by a mechanic or a dealer. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.
The worst 1997 Red River Trailer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: dump trailers with a bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate. Cracks can develop in the hitch mounting plate leading to failure of the assembly.
- Risk
- Failure of the mounting plate can result in the rear trailer disconnecting from the lead trailer, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the rear cross member and mount the pintle hitch directly to the rear cross member eliminating the bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate.
Recall number 98V099000 · Recall details
What 1997 Red River Trailer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I purchased this truck used from a dealer ship , the truck was bouncing all over the road every time I would hit a bump , but one time when I was passing a veh the truck rear end caught up with the front end and it began to roll and roll and roll where then the roof didnt hold up this truck is dangerous its needs to be put off the road I broke my neck in two places not to mention other injuries I am now disable and ford knows they have this problem and they know the roof support its not made to proctect the driver I am disable from this veh and there should be a investigation on this truck..again before it happens again the truck is unsafe!!! I couldnt give the right info on this site it dosnt give the option it was a 97 ranger xlt it had firestone tires ht wilderness that blew not shreaded blew again this issue needs to be issued!!!!
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Questions about the 1997 Red River Trailer
Is the 1997 Red River Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Red River Trailer, close to a typical Trailer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Red River Trailer?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Red River Trailer have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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