1997 Ford F Series (Medium) problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door (2) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly (1) · Fuel System, Other (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly 2000-01-01 · 13736 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience oil leaking from the shift lever. *mjs
Electrical System:starter Assembly 1997-02-11 · BC3236970211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients. *tw
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 1997-01-20 · 97218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles equipped with 6000, 7000 or 9000 lb axles built through 10/1/97. *tw
Electrical System:ignition 1996-10-23 · BC0696961023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses. *tt
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 1996-10-23 · BC0693961023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *tt
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 1996-10-17 · BC0750961017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.