1997 Ford F-250 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Ford F-250, 2% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“While driving, the seat reclined which left the driver laying completely down. The seat base assembly had broken on the driver's side front seat. The tie rods had to be replaced. The consumer was unable to shift gears, because the shifter bolts had broke loose from the dash mounts, the head gaskets failed and the check engine light never illuminated. The hub/axle seals were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10105420, filed 2005-09, 55,000 miles“Metal on the bolt that holds the seat to the track has deteriorated, causing driver's seat to rock back and foward. Dealer has been contacted. Seat has been repaired at owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #859812, filed 2000-04“When driving the bench seat reclined to the rest position. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #825538, filed 1998-07Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250
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.
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