no report yet
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
1997 Ford F Super DutyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Ford F Super Duty has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Tires
3Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Power train
2Vehicle speed control
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 13 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1997 Ford F Super Duty recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tires: bead
Risk. THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE WAS CUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIR LOSS.
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. THIS DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN THE BATTERY CABLE DEVELOPING A SHORT TO GROUND.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other F Super Duty year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F Super Duty median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- ENGINE STALLINGLed to recall 07V-553
In owners' words
What F Super Duty owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POUNDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A TIRE SHOP INSPECTED THE TIRE AND…
RECALL # 97V187000/ FORD/TIRES. OWNER STATES THAT HE IS NOT WILLING TO TRAVEL 200 MILES IN ORDER TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED, AND IS SEEKING A CLOSER LOCATION. THE OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A MONTH TO HEAR FROM BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE COMPANY FOR A CLOSER LOCATION. *AK
ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE WAS THE OUTSIDE OF REAR DUAL TIRE CONFIGURATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L 1XA TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
Own a 1997 F Super Duty?
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