46 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle is governed at 87 mph (the motor shuts down), this design is very unsafe.
Engine knock at cold start up--Ford to replace engine. -a/c has a musty smell at start up, dealer has sprayed it 4 times, and still has the same smell.
Engine won't speed up to pass other vehicles safely.
When the vehicle is in load it is misfiring on the 2nd and 4th cylinder. The dealer has replaced the motor, and the problem still exists.
Vibarations with resonating noise at 1100 to 2000rpm. Taken back to several dealers with no answer/.
Engine uses excessive amounts of oil (more than a quart every 3000 miles). Dealer will not do anything about problem until vehicle use one quart within 900 miles.
Consumer states that after taking off the key from the ignition the engine still running. Dealer was notified. Mr.
Engine stops automatically intermittently.
In order for the vehicle to be started the gas had to be applied for a long time until the engine revved at a normal level. Once while starting the vehicle, the engine just blew up. Dealer has vehicle now.
The pickup truck misfires constantly which osage Ford kept for several weeks. Not able to correct problem, osage Ford requested that driver purchase another new truck. Please describe details.
Fuel leak in engine compartment.