CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Ford F-250 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 19 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (47 reports).
1997 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 1997 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 304 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 47 |
| Power Train | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 |
| Suspension | 30 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 |
| Steering | 24 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Structure | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V385000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 00V231000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
TIRE BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY CALIFORNIA I-5 AT 210 INTERCHANGE BFGOODRICH LT235/85 R16 LTR M+S 1655 MILES ON THE TIRES INSTALLED 05-20-2019 OF LAST YEAR
THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DISCONNECTS RANDOMLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN PARK, DRIVING AND WHILE REVERSING. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS AS WELL AS FREEWAY/HIGHWAY. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING A U-TURN AS WELL AS DRIVING FORWARD. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE RADIO STATIONS. AS IT STANDS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE TRUCK THE SEATBELT WILL DISCONNECT AT LEAST 3 TIMES.
FUEL TANK 1 SEEMS TO PUMP FUEL INTO TANK 2. FUEL SWITCH ON "FRONT" SEEMS TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL. FUEL SWITCH ON "REAR" ALWAYS READS FULL. SOMETIMES FUEL WILL FLOW OUT OF REAR TANK AS SOON AS FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. I DROVE ABOUT 75 MILES WITH THE FUEL SWITCH ON "REAR". WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION, I UNSCREWED REAR TANK CAP AND FUEL SPEWED OUT.......MAYBE A GALLON OR SO.
I HAVE HAD MY 1997 FORD F-250 FOR A FEW YEARS AND BESIDES AN ABI'S I'VEW PREVIOUS OWNER IT HASN'T GIVEN ANY ISSUE. THAT IS UP UNTIL A MONTH AGO WHEN MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UP AND QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO FUSES OR RELAYS FAULTY EITHER, I SPOKE WITH FRIENDS OF MINE WHO OWN SIMILAR MODEL YEARS OF MY TRUCK AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.
1997 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 1997 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 1997 Ford F-250: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford F-250?
Based on 304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (47), Power Train (37), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford F-250 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.