CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Ford L Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 Ford L Series recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Ford L Series.
Most common 1997 Ford L Series problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
DT: J-CRAFT MANUF. COMPANY IN KIMBALL, MN CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED A DUMP BOX AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON CONSUMER'S NEW FORD LT8513 TRUCK CHASSIS, PURCHASED IN 5-1997 FROM LAKELAND TRUCKS (NOW BOYER TRUCKS), 740 SOUTH CONCORD ST. SOUTH, ST PAUL , MN 55075. A HALF MOON SHAPED AREA WAS TORCHED OUT OF THE LOWER SECTION OF THE FRAME WELL APPROX. UNDER THE DRIVERS' SEAT IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PTO ROOM FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE INTERVENING YEARS, NEITHER CONSUMER NOR THE MECHANICS WHO SERVICED THE VEHICLE NOTICED THIS FACT. ON MAY 26, 2005, WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE, AND YEARLY DOT CERTIFICATION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE TORCHED CUT OUT AND ALSO SAW THAT A CRACK EXTENDED FROM T
1997 Ford L Series questions
Does the 1997 Ford L Series have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Ford L Series at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford L Series?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford L Series has been fixed?
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