Seven problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1997 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 1997 F-150.
I filled the fuel tank and let the vehicle set in my drive over night. In the morning as I was approaching the vehicle in preparation to drive to work, I smelled a strong odor of gasoline. I looked under the vehicle and saw a wet spot about 3 feet in diameter. The wet spot was gasoline. As I was investigating the leak, I noticed the front fuel tank retaining band rusted in two and fuel tank hanging low. Further investigation revealed there was a leak from the fuel pump access seal and hose connecting the filler neck to the tank. I had just driven the vehicle 130 miles the day before filling the fuel tank. If it hadn't been for the leaking fuel, I would have not have discovered that the tank was only secured by one badly rusted retaining band and would have continued to operate the vehicle normally and probably ultimately the second band would have broken allowing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle. Ford informed there was a recall and the vehicle had been repaired in 2011. I purchased the vehicle in Jan. 30, 2012 and drive it daily.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. In addition, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 258,000.
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.
Contacted recall hotline and they stated multiple letters were sent out for this program so they are not eligible for related damages. I received safety recall notice October 2014 and took truck to get recall fixed within 2 months from when I got a notice of recall.
The gas gauge indicator malfunctioned, indicating that there is no gas in the vehicle, but actually there is. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
Fuel system failure.
The truck stalled without warning while driving at any speed. When this occurred the power steering would lock up. The stalling occurred more often in warm temperatures. After several attempts the dealership replaced the idle air intake valve, which corrected the problem.