1997 Ford Ford Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (8) · Tires:tread/Belt (2) · Structure (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Ford Truck model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (11)
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.
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 1998-09-01 · 4751 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle exhibiting signs of front brake hose not aligned properly. *tt
Wheels 1998-02-04 · 983302 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin mentions how some hub o-rings may be cut during the installation of the wheels. *tt
Unknown Or Other 1998-02-01 · 982035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for availability of major assemblies, please refer to the exchange program guide. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1997-01-02 · BC0141970201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 1996-11-01 · BC0015961101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
glow plug diagnostic changes. *tw
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1996-11-01 · BC0014961101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trucks with 7.3l engines with hard starting concern and dtc of 340, 341 or 344 may have a damaged cmp sensor. *tw
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 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.