EquipmentPart report
1997 Ford F-250 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Ford F-250, 1% of the 304 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 96V161000Aug 29, 1996The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire…Covers: Ford F-250 1996–1997, F-150 1996–1997, Explorer 1996 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10058101Sep 9, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250
Tires
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-250
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology