Door problems of the 1997 Ford F-150 - part 1

On my 1997 Ford F-150 I noticed that I have cracks on the doors by the windows, while researching this I found this is a common problem on this truck. When I called Ford service center for help they told me to replace the doors (at my cost) and if a recall comes out I would get my money back. I found out about the cracks at "f150online. Com" and it seems that Ford has replaced some doors but most (and their are a lot of complaints) are not being taken care of. Can you help?.

I have the same problem indicated in service bulletin number: 996754 with my 1997 Ford f150 on the drivers side door only. Even though the crack is not yet visible on the passengers side door removal of the belt moulding will most likely reveal the crack (Ford engineering design fault) is present. I'm the original owner and even the though vehicle is out of warrenty Ford should be held responsible for the full cost of the repairs to fix their engineering problems.

I own a 1997 Ford f150 that is developing a crack in the door on the drivers side at the lower rear corner of the window, apparently this is a common problem and I am concerned that it may make my vehicle less safe in a side collision.

Crack in driver's door at corner of window approx. 3/4 inches long.

Driver and passenger doors have stress cracks located at the lower rear section of the windows next to the window molding. Currently these cracks are approximately 1/4 inch long. I believe these cracks could be a safety issue if the vehicle were involved in a collision.

I have cracks in both my driver and passenger side doors about 2" above the bottom of the windows. I looked at 24 other F-150's and found that 21 of them had the cracks as well.

Both front doors are cracked at the lower rear of the window opening. I was wondering if this is considered to be a safety issue, and if there is a recall planed.

Door cracking on both front doors, 1997 f150 pickup. I bought the truck used, but with the esp warranty, the dealer would not fix it. . . Says not covered.

The driver and passenger doors cracked.

Crack in drivers side door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding. Service bulletin number: 996754 bulletin sequence number: 845 date of bulletin: 9908 NHTSA item number: sb608461.

Door cracks on right and left doors 2" up from bottom of window. Rust on bottom of right and left doors.

The vehicle has stress fractures on both the driver and passenger doors located approximately 2-3 inches above the window base.

On the 1997 Ford F-150 both the driver door and passenger door are comming apart, and I have seen this on other Ford f150's of the same year, its were the door meets the window frame,.

Drivers side and passenger side door by window cracked. Called Ford side will not fix service bulletin 996754.

Consumer states that without warning the two front doors will stick and it will be hard to open for the consumer to enter or exit the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr.

Ford knows about the problems with cracking doors and will not fix them. There are many people that have the same problem. Mr.

Driver and passenger doors have 1/2 inch cracks in metal near the windows.

Consumer states the driver and passenger door frames are cracking down the center below the window. Mr.

There is a 1/4 inch crack in outside driver door near door handle. Crack is increasing from opening and closing. Dealer was not contacted. Please provide more information.

Driver's side door stress factor 2 inches above window is cracked and can break at anytime, and could cause major injuries.

Consumer states the driver side and passenger side door are beginning to crack , manufacturer has been aware of problem and has a recall on the problem however consumer does not fall under recall. Nlm.

Both driver and passenger doors have about a 1/4 inch crack in them just aft of the window lower corner. For some reason these cracks were fixed on fleet trucks but not personal trucks.

3/8" stress crack lower rear of door window. Looks like window flexing door.

Vehicle has stress cracks around door on outside door window. Cracks said to be caused by slamming the door. Consumer has not contacted dealer.

Both doors are showing cracks a few inches at bottom of window opening. Cracks are horizontal and near metal surrounding the window.

Driver and passenger door frames are cracking under window. Dealership has examined vehicle, and stated that vehicle was no longer under warranty. Please provide any additional information / attachments / photographs.

Both doors are showing cracks near bottom of window where rubber stripping is located. Manufacturer knows of problem due to having a technical service bulletin listed. Vehicle not under warranty for free repairs.

There is a crack in door frame that begins from window weather strip and it goes all the way to the side. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Consumer states dealer is willing, but not the manufacturer.

Driver door has a 3/8 inch horizontal crack in metal right behind the window. The vehicle had a design flaw. The consumer believes there were many other owners of this make of vehicle experiencing the same problem.

There is a 1/4" door crack on the driver side door located on the rear portion of the door where the belt molding ends. . Read more...

Three inches from window metal is cracking on both sides of vheicle.

Three inches from window door is starting to crack. Has not contacted dealer.

While driving could feel wind coming through door. Found that door is not closing completely, and rubber at door is not secured as it should.

Driver's side door is cracking right below window consumer states cracking seems to be happening on all Ford f150 including 2 door and 3 door years 1996-1998 consumer states he has seen over 75 truks in his area with this problem.

Doors are beginning to crack next to window and going horizontally towards edge of door. Manufacturer has been contacted, but was of no assistance. Please provide any additional information/attachments.