Table 1 shows six common wheel related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (77 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (twelve problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Multi Piece problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems |
Lugs:nuts came loose on back rear tire. . . . . . . . . Hub came loose and ruined the wheel pulled in driveway and hub was just hanging there with the loosened lugnuts. Had a recall on this problem years ago and had it supposedly fixed. . . . Took to Ford dealer and was charges $500. 00. Read details...
I own a Ford f150 truck bopought new in March of 1997. I recently experienced a low tire and the service person said that the wheel was leaking air and showed me the problem. The area around the valve stem was very rusty and was leaking air through the steel material of the wheel. Read details...
Passenger's side rear rim cracked at weld while consumer was driving. Consumer noticed the tire went flat, when pulling the vehicle over. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Jlg Read details...