Three problems related to spare tire have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford f250 ld. While driving various speeds, the vibration of the spare tire rubs against and creates a hole in the rear fuel tank. The spare tire is securely mounted underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure was not covered under the warranty. They refused to send anyone out to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 57,300. Updated 11/17/08 updated 11/18/08.
Contact states while driving vehicle the cable that holds the spare tire underneath the bed broke, causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
Recall on tires not received until after replacement, manufacture will not honor recall for consumer, spare tire still in need of replacement. (97s90). Mjs (97v-187).