Underhood Wiring problems of the 1997 Ford F-150 - part 2

38 problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 01/31/1999

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.

37 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1997

Vehicle caught on fire underneath and between the bed and cab of truck.

38 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 06/02/1997

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.

Other Electrical System related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Electrical System problems	63
Underhood Wiring problems	38
Wiring problems	29
Ignition problems	13
Dash Wiring problems	10
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	9
Starter problems	7
Horn Assembly problems	6
Ignition Switch problems	4
Battery problems	3
Battery Dead problems	2
Ignition Module problems	2

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