1997 Ford F-250 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Ford F-250 SD, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“On march 2nd,2007 my f250 diesel pickup, that was idling in the driveway caught on fire. The fire started on the driver's side of the vehicle and it melted the brake fluid reservoir and burnt up the area surrounding it. My 11 year old son noticed the blaze and shut off the truck and popped the hood and tried to shovel snow to put out the fire. I quickly opened the hood and put the fire out with the surrounding snow. I contacted Ford about a recall that they have on the gasoline pickups and they told me there were no recalls on my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185054, filed 2007-03, 130,000 miles“Engine light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Independent mechanic determined that wiring harness on the glove compartment broke, and one wire on the insulation malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #10067267, filed 2004-04, 301,000 miles“Vehicle will shut down and restart itself while driving. The gas mileage has gone down quickly. Vehicle will stall and not start at all. Prior sensor problems with similar symptoms.”
NHTSA complaint #10000594, filed 2002-12, 88,700 miles“1. No event prior to the failure. Failure occurred without warning. 2. Failure of the crank position sensor on Ford f250 with 7.3 liter navistar diesel with result that truck would not start or run. 3. Called a Ford mechanic who said this happens regularly and I should carry a spare cps. Replaced cps and truck started and ran properly. Part cost about $190. Nb: I have to search records for the date - about two years ago. Date below is not accurate.”
NHTSA complaint #10151021, filed 2006-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 10 | 25% |
| 2023 | 14 | 32% |
| 2022 | 19 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 22% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250 SD
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-250 SD
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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