Four problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On or about Dec 2006, I began noticing the engine in my truck behaving strangely. It had around 85,000 miles at the time. I wasn't able to have the truck repaired due to financial reasons, and I rarely drive it anyway, so the truck sat in my garage until I was brave enough to face the problem. I knew by the way it was acting that it was going to cost alot. Last fall, Aug 2007, I took the truck to the local Ford dealer and was told that the 4. 2l engine that had been installed in my truck was faulty but there was nothing I could do but pay to replace the engine. The mechanic told me that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced.
While driving at any speed vehicle started to choke/ sputter, and run rough. Then, it dies. Once while going down a hill engine stalled/ it became very hard to steer, and consumer almost lost control. Please provide any further information.
While backing out of driveway onto a street engine stalled out and almost caused a collision with oncoming vehicles. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Engine sporadically stalls out while driving. The engine will turn over, but will not come on. Dealer has seen vehicle and cannot find a solution.