1997 Ford F-150 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,758 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 1997 Ford F-150, 0% of the 2,758 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Gem module failure at high speed. Caused 4x4 to engage at high speed causing loss of control of vehicle. Also, during turns, causes loss of control of steering. Did some research of several Ford f150 web sites and found several complaints for similar or the same problems. Took the vehicle to the Ford dealer for repair and was told the gem module was the culprit and that there was significant corrosion in the adjacent fuse junction panel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10374331, filed 2011-01, 148,200 miles“Water intrusion into gem module causing failure of wipers, electric windows, interior lights and engagement of electronic 4wheel drive to work. Usually triggered after rain and lasting for days. See TSB 98231 NHTSA 603715. This is an ongoing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10252339, filed 2008-12, 43,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 | 23 | 1% |
| 2013 | 28 | 1% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 44 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-150
529 complaintsTires
305 complaintsFuel system
246 complaintsBrakes
233 complaintsBody and structure
226 complaintsVehicle speed control
223 complaintsSuspension
204 complaintsSteering
202 complaintsElectrical system
198 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
151 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
148 complaintsWheels
115 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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