One problem related to suspension has been reported for the 1997 Ford E-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have just recently lost the rear shock mount due to too extreme rust of the frame, Ford does not make a replacement part for this. And the frame is now cracking in two. Contacted the dealer and was told to buy a new frame really. Well it will not be long till the other side goes. Or my frame breaks in two and causes serious injury to me or others. This is a common problem with this year truck and Ford don't seem to care. If the frame needs replaced it should be at their expense not mine recall time. Their are hundreds of thousands still on the road I am not the only one.