One problem related to automatic transmission column shift has been reported for the 1997 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Traveling at 50 mph the transfer case locked up and the truck skidded off the road. Damage to front end,engine,transmission. Transfer case replaced. Fought to get transmission replaced as well. Still fighting to get front end and engine damage repaired. Have contacted attorney general for the state of maine. Has contacted repairing dealership as well as selling dealership. Should have some results soon. Would advise all consumers with similar problems of dealerships not standing by thier repairs to contact attorney general in thier state for assistance.