1997 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Ford F-250 SD, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,562 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.
“Was driving my 1997 f-250 from home to the dump when the strap on my front fuel tank broke/ruptured and the tank fell to the ground, still attached by fuel lines to the truck. A passing motorist brought it to my attention. I have owned the truck since 2010 and it has been operated in md during this time frame and had been operated in md by the previous owner. Though Ford has a recall on 1997-99 Ford f-250 for this very specific problem my truck is specifically not included in that recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10693561, filed 2015-03, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford f250 hd. The contact stated that he had to replace the straps that held the fuel tank to the frame due to severe rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was not been contacted. The current and failure mileage was approximately 57,123. Updated 02/23/11 updated 04/29/11”
NHTSA complaint #10356619, filed 2010-09, 57,123 miles“Dt: contact owns a 1997 Ford f250. He said the vehicle started running rough so he took it to the shop, and they cleaned his fuel injection. The truck has two fuel tanks. The front fuel tank completely quit working the rear tank worked. Now he says that the rear tank keeps on filling the front tank with gas and there is so much preassure from the tanks that gas just starts running down the side of his vehilce and when he opens the gas cap fuel starts squirting out he said it would squirt out about a half gallon of gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120152, filed 2005-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250 SD
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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