Five problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When turning or driving up a hill or uneven ground can hear a popping/knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer put vehicle into the shop for repair work. When the consumer got the vehicle back the problem was not fixed, the problem was still there. When consumer drove vehicle could still hear the noise, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Since approximately 20000 miles vehicle will without warning develope an extreme shaking in the front end. Vehicle will continue to violently wobble until brakes are applied and vehicle is slowed to a speed of 20-30 miles per hour. This occurs without warning at all speeds from 30 to 70 miles per hour. Inspections at alingment shops, failed to reveal any failed components. A recent inspection at a Ford garage also revealed no damaged components but I was informed that a technical service bulletin issued on the 1-ton 4 wheel drive was applicable to this vehicle and that pursuant to this bullitin a factory recommended fix was installed at my cost. Be aware that on 2 seperate occasions I asked dealership service personnel if there was an inherrent problem with the suspension of this vehicle, both times I was told they had no such knowledge. This resulted in unneccessay expenses at alignment shops , the replacement of tires and shocks, and the continued operation of a dagerously unfit vehicle. Only upon my issistance to the dealer that this vehicle could not be safely opperated was the existance of said technical service bullitin acknowledged and the factory fix installed, again at my cost.
These vehicles with the power stroke diesel engine has an independent front suspension that was underdesigned to handle the weight of the vehicle. This design does not allow the vehicle's front end alignment to stay and vehicle is always pulling.
Vehicle wanders.
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