Table 1 shows 22 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (17 problems).
Abs brake system was defective and rear brakes were not working. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do. The brakes were 60% defective. The dealer later determined that the vehicle's rear abs valve was sticking. Read details...
Steering column broke while consumer was driving, consumedr lost control of vehicle which ran into a dirt bank. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything. Consumer stated that while driving at 26 mph on a dirt road, a deer ran out of the woods, he hit his brakes and heard a popping sound Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was found that the gas tank rear strap corroded and separated from the gas tank. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). Read details...