Seven problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Pulled up in driveway and driveshaft went out. Also, driver's side wheel ball joints fell off.
Driveshaft keeps breaking.
While driving there is a virbration coming from the steering wheel which is more noticeable at (35-40) mph. The driveshaft was replaced. Problem still exists.
Serious vibrations come from the transfer case/transmission at high speeds. Owner believes it's a drive shaft problem.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied they lost effectiveness , after few seconds brakes will stop the vehcile. Consumer could hear a clanging noise, was coming from drive shaft, dealer removed drive shaft assembly and packed shift yoke with grease.
Mounting bolts not installed at factory, causing left front drive yoke assembley to come apart from the differential mounting plate.
#1 when you put the transmission in drive and proceed forward you can hear the drive shaft or rearend clank twice. This is getting louder as I drive it. It feels like the driveshaft will eventually break. # 2 while driving the truck and its shifting gears the whole truck will flutter as if it will not go into the proper gear.