CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Ford F-450 SD has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
1997 Ford F-450 SD recalls
Most common 1997 Ford F-450 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD BOOMING NOISE THAT CAME FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR INSIDE FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL R4S TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE SIZE IS LT225/75R16E, FORD, F450HD. *AK DOT NUMBER VD1L1XA456. *SLC
THE VEHICLE REAR END SNAPS VIOLENTLY JERKING THE BACK OF THE TRUCK SIDEWAYS. IT DOES THIS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. IT HAS NEVER DONE IT WHEN THE DEALER TEST DRIVES. THEY TELL ME THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSES THIS AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
THE FLYWHEEL ON THIS VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TEAR UP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS FLYWHEEL, BUT ONCE MY WARRANTY IS UP THE DEALER WILL NO LONGER REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE HAD TO PAY $100 EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FLYWHEEL HAS ACTAULLY NEEDED REPLACING MORE TIMES, BUT THIS IS WORK TRUCK & IT IS VERY HARD FOR ME TO PARK FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.
OWNER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, OIL LEAKS, AND TRANSMISSIONS ON THREE OF VEHICLES OF THIS MAKE.
1997 Ford F-450 SD questions
Does the 1997 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1997 Ford F-450 SD: Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford F-450 SD?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Suspension (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford F-450 SD has been fixed?
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