Differential Unit problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Four problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2001

While driving 30 mph uphill in snow front tires locked and vehicle started sliding down hill. Vehicle was towed to dealer, left side of differential was broken. Part had to be replaced.

2 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

No summary.

3 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 12/12/1998

No summary provided by consumer.

4 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 08/24/1998

Transmission planetary gear shattered causing the transmission to lock up.




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