38 problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
A fire started under the hood near the right front wheel well. Just prior I thought I heard the starter but looked outside and saw no one in the truck. Shortly after the fire started. The truck had not been used for 24 hours.
Vehicle caught on fire underneath and between the bed and cab of truck.
Vehicle was parked in drive with engine turned off when fire started. Fire started approx. 30 minutes after parking. Fire dept. Said fire started from wiring harness.