Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Ford F-350. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Ford F-350


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

The Electrical System problem

Vehicle fire 1997 Ford f350, caused by fire starting in brake master cylinder.   Read details...

The Starter problem

On the passenger side of the engine pan the dipstick adapter was manufactured poorly. The oil from the crankcase has caused the oring to swell and leak oil. The oil leak is getting on the starter and clutch. The oil can cause a short in the electrical system.   Read details...

The Camshaft Position Sensor problem

I have had two camshaft position sensor failures on my 97' f350 7. 3l diesel in a matter of one year. This left me stranded on both occasions. I discovered on several Ford truck discussion forums that this is one the most common failures on these trucks through a variety of years.   Read details...


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