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

The contact owned a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the contact noticed smoke coming from the driver's side from the bottom of the front tire. The vehicle then caught on fire. The fire department came to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The cause of the fire was an electrical engine component. There were no injuries and no medical attention needed. The vehicle remained at the residence and was not repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

My interior and back exterior lights come on and go off randomly sometimes while driving on the roads. The light in the back above the truck bed is bothersome because it could cause attention of another driver causing a accident. My mother also has a Ford f150 that does the same, however her truck isn't the same year.

December 3, 2020. . . My husband drove the truck over to a friends house. After being there for approximately 2 hours his friend walked in the building where he was and said, �hey man, your truck is on fire!� everyone rushed outside to see the truck was in fact on fire. They called the fire department who came and finished extinguishing the fire. It appears the fire started on the drivers side near the tire, or behind the dash. I did not even think to check for a recall, but a friend told me to check because he was aware there was a recall. Sure enough, there is a recall and it describes what happened to my truck exactly. Nhtsa recall number: 05v017000 date: Jan 27, 2005 Ford recall number: 05528.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 68 mph, the cruise control and windshield wiper blades stop operating, along with the driver side window inadvertently opening. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer that controls the cab needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The failures persisted and the vehicle was taken to another dealer where the contact was informed that the new computer was not operable and was told that the computer was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

My truck was turned off in my driveway for about an hour and it caught on fire under the hood. A neighbor came to tell us and the fire department had to come put out the fire.

Driving at normal speed (45 mph), no abnormal noises or vibrations present. Loud bang noise came from within engine bay, and truck began to sputter and stumble very badly. Check engine light came on and preceded to flash, put truck into neutral and rolled to the side of the road where truck was shut off. Excessive fuel was found on top of the engine at the third cylinder from the front on the passenger side (4. 6l v8 engine). Spark plug was separated from the wire and lying on top of engine. Spark plug boot was melted and smoking suggesting it was previously burning. Spark plug was %100 covered by burnt sooty material.

The truck was parked for at least 6 hours and our neighbors come knocking on our door because our truck was on fire under the hood. It melted up everything under the hood. We got the fire out and the fire department came and made a report. The fire started on the driver side under the hood.

My grandson and I went into walmart and came out of the store. Walking across the parking lot and seen my 1997 Ford f150 pickup on fire. Complete strangers came from all over the parking lot and started throwing snow on it from a pile 50 ft away. A town cop showed up and sprayed a fire extinguisher on it the the fire company showed up and put it out the rest of the way. No one was hurt. But mechanics are saying that it looks like a break switch that caused the fire.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. Within a couple of weeks the cruise control was not operating while driving at approximately 65 mph. The dealer was contact who stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 12/5/12 the manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle ignited into flames from under the hood while parked and shut off. The cause of the failure was unknown. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000.

My 1997 Ford f150 started on fire in the parking lot of my employer, fifteen minutes after I parked the vehicle from a 5 mile round trip. The fire started under the hood and quickly moved into the cab of the truck before the fire department put out the fire. When inspecting the engine area with the fire department, the exact area of where the fire started could not be determined. Luckily, no one, including myself, was injured, and the vehicle was not in our home when it started on fire. I would like to have the vehicle inspected, and if necessary, seek recourse, but I don't know how to proceed.

I last drove my truck on 06/20/2011. When I woke up to feed my animals I heard a sound like a bird caught under my truck. I looked under the drivers side fender and saw flames. I popped the hood and saw the master cylinder was on fire. I grabbed my fire extinguisher from my barn and put the fire out.

A misfire on cylynder number 3 which will cause the vehicle to stall in traffic or not be able to get out of the way when accelerating.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The vehicle was parked when he was alerted that his vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguish the fire. He was unaware if a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not moved from the location and was not examined for the cause of failure. The fire department informed him that the fire was most likely an electrical fire. The failure and current mileages were 225,000.

I was on my way home from work and my brake light came on so when I got home I started to check to see what the problem could be and found a fuse that was broken. I replaced the fuse and three hours later we smelled smoke in our house and found my shop was on fire. We called the fire department and after the fire was out found that the truck was the cause of the fire.

Fire to my 3 days parked Ford F-150 . Luckily was not parked inside the garage and was in my gated outside parking. Only frame is remaining. . . . Bad. . .

Engine fire near cruise control switch vehicle destroyed.

On September 1, 2005 the caller said parked vehicle and 41/2 hours later it caught on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The fire happened without warning. The fire department came and a report was taken. A tree was damaged by the fire. Nothing else was damaged. Dealer gave caller the manufacturer's telephone number. Manufacturer said they would report it and get back to him.

I own a 1997 Ford f150 this truck was the most dependable automobile I have ever owned until August 31, 2005. The truck had been parked for almost 12 hours when it suddenly caught on fire and burned up. It appeared to be some kind of electrical fire.

Driving along 26 mile road and indian trail. Dash board began to smoke, I immediately pulled to the side of the road and got out of vehicle, as I exited vehicle the inside of vehicle caught on fire. I attempted to reach in to retrieve some personal belongs and burned leg (minor). Vehicle was engulfed in flames in a matter of seconds. Fire department was contacted and a policy report was filed.

1. Well first the cruise control on my 97 Ford f150 went out. Then my brake lights went out too. Replacecd brake lights ,then fuse went out in interior fuse box so, truck would not go into gear. Replaced fuse then it blew it again. Replaced again truck could now shift into gear. I went home parked truck the truck in drive way and did not move it for the truck for the rest of the day. Was waken up about 3 in the morning by cops telling me my truck was on fire. The truck ended up burnt everywhere but the bed total loss pretty much un drivable. Burned a 95 caravan and part of a 2002 Ford excursion. I know have I vehicle to move my kids that are in school and myself and my wife which also now has some serious nerve damage she has nightmares of other vehicle burning and can hardly sleep. Tried contacting Ford but c. S. Department puts me on hold all day.

Vehicle parked 5 days, caught on fire.

1997 Ford F-150 ext cab 4x4 was parked in consumer's driveway. At 1:30-2:00 am the neighbors were pounding on the door. Consumer found truck on fire with fire department putting out the flames. Consumer is waiting to pick up fire report from investigator.

1997, Ford, F-150 with 5. 4 triton motor and it blew the spark plug out of the head.

Vehicle parked for approx 2 hours, cold engine, flames were coming from engine compartment, driver's side wheelwell up through the hood - flames moved to cab - front left driver's side tire blew first.

Pick up truck caught on fire. The consumer believed it was due to electrical problems. The fire started in engine near the steering column. The consumer then stated it may have been due to due a cruise to control switch.

Truck was parked in driveway. Neighbor alerted consumer that smoke was coming from his vehicle. He lifted the hood and saw white smoke then put vehicle in neutral to move it away from his garage. After moving the truck he saw flames and put them out with water. Parts were replaced by Ford dealership in katy, texas.

My f150 caught on fire while at work, approxamately 1 1/2 hrs after returning from lunch. The fire depta\rtment extinguished the truck. They did file a report.

On 03/09/2005 at approximately 6:50 p. M. (TX time) my neighbor informed me that my vehicle was on fire and she had notified the fire department. The vehicle was a 1997 Ford f150 quad cab (I purchased the vehicle on 08/12/2001 from a used car lot. The vehicle had been park for only about 20 minutes, as I had just come home from work. The fire department reports indicated that the fire started in the engine department. I did not have any warning lights prior the the incident; the vehicle had been operating normally all that day. I put gas in the vehicle around 11 a. M. On this date and checked the oil as well, tires, etc. ; as far as I could tell everything was ok. On 03/24/2005 the nbc news aired a story concerning the Ford f150, investigating a recall on the cruise control emission which could result in the vehicle inavertantly catching on fire. My vehicle was considered totaled (and I do have pictures). My concern now is that the finance company (united auto credit) is expecting to receive car payments and are harassing me and my husband daily. The Ford motor company was called on 03/10/2005, I contracted customer assistance and informed them of the situation as well, I was told by the Ford company that there were no recalls in my vehicle at all (which according to your reports is not true).

While being parked for approximately one hour vehicle caught on fire. Consumer extinguished the fire. The cause ofthe fire was undetermined.

While parking brake warning light illuminated. A fire started from the front left tire. Consumer managed to pull over, and put out fire. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

After having the vehicle parked for ten minutes it caught on fire on it's own. Driver was able to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined.

Parked the vehicle at 7:30 pm at 3:30 am the vehicle caught fire. The fire was coming from the drivers side wheel well. Prior to the fire the fuse in the shift interlock circuit blew 2 times keeping the consumer from getting the vehicle out of park. The consumer did not use the cruise control therefore does not know if it was working. Not insured. Will e-mail photos.

While driving approximately 60 mph on freeway consumer heard an explosion from engine. When getting out of the car he saw that the vehicle was on fire. The cause of this was undetermined.

I have an 1997 f150 Ford truck. It was parked at 5:30 between 9:30-10:00pm it caught on fire for no reason. In the insurance investigation it was determined it was caused by a short in the wires the hot spot being in the steering column. Parked at 5:45. At 10:00 pm heard a loud noise like thunder. Neighbor called and informed of truck was on fire. The fire was coming from the engine compartment. The tire on the drivers side burned and exploded. The fire seemed to be more intense on the drivers side. The fire damaged the car port. Have photos and will e-mail to bruce york. Prior to the fire a fuse had been changed because the vehicle would not come out of park. The vehicle had cruise control but do not know if it worked the month before fire because it had not been used. Vehicle was insured by state farm. Claim #53e484047. Claim rep kelly jacobs.