Three problems related to vehicle overheat have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle has had two engines replaced. Consumer stated vehicle overheated, water pouring out and vehicle stalled and would not restart.
Every one and a half mile vehilce smells hot. Could cause vehicle to overheat or catch on fire.
Vehicle was leaking anti-freeze. Prior to leakage, vehicle was overheating. Took to mechanic, and informed consumer that could not locate where leakage was located after checking pressure. Drove vehicle second time, and problem was discovered in timing chain cover gasket. Mechanic finally repaired problem. Consumer was informed by a parts manager that this was a recall, however this vehicle was not included because it was built at the end of the year.