Equipment Related Problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows nine common equipment related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the equipment (seven problems).


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

The Carrier/rack problem

While pulling into garage and without warning, consumer heard a noise. Ran over spare tire. Tire was held up by a wire which broke off and released the tire. Consumer adds the wire served as the spare tire rack assembly and was defective.   Read details...

The Equipment problem

My truck was turned off in my driveway for about an hour and it caught on fire under the hood. A neighbor came to tell us and the fire department had to come put out the fire.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

1) air conditioner hose spontaneously developed leak at start-up causing complete loss of freon and requiring 800+ dollar repair/replacement of components. No wear areas on part, no rub spots present and per service technician, no reason for part to have failed.   Read details...


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F-150 Service Bulletins
F-150 Safety Recalls
F-150 Defect Investigations