Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Four problems related to front suspension stabilizer bar have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2001

Stablizer bar broke , bolts fell to the ground. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no recall on vehicle. Please add VIN.

2 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2000

Front torsion bar/stabilizer bar snapped completely in half, front end of truck dropped 1'9". Dealer said this was the tenth in for this problem, car is undriveable and put a lot of stress another parts.

3 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1999

Consumer experienced steering problem and was unable to back out of parking space due to stabilizer failure. Nlm.

4 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Failure Date: 02/18/1998

Stabilizer bar failed, causing truck to collapse on front tires with no way to steer.




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