Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows 32 common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (eleven problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

The Automatic Transmission problem

My non-commercial two wheel drive, 1997 F-150 with 59747 miles with 4. 2 v-6 engine blew its 4r70w automatic transmission . I was not able to go forward but could go in reverse. There was no sign of failure and the tranny filter and fluid had been serviced two times. It cost $ 2121.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford f150. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud pop and the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the axle tube was fractured. The repair shop replaced the cv axle and the axle tube.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Automatic transmission failure of overdrive. Overdrive will go out all at once, loosing speed and becoming a hazard in middle of road.   Read details...


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