1997 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 181,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Ford F-250, 6% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 181,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ref:een19-47774 (to be fwd by mail) the front tank strap on the vehicle failed and the tank dropped until supported by skid plate. Some diesel fuel spilled in garage, creating fire hazard but was cleaned up w/o incident. I contacted diehl Ford in bellingham wa as no Ford dealer in juneau ak at that time. I ordered and they sent 2 straps (f72z-9054-ba), bolts&nuts which I found out later were not authorized by safety recall 11s21! …”
NHTSA complaint #10592574, filed 2014-05, 248,000 miles“The fuel tank straps failed on my truck causing the fuel tank to detach and make contact with the ground while the vehicle was in motion. I had the tank and related parts replaced at a local shop. However, the mechanic informed me that the mounting points for the vehicle's gas tank straps were also rusted and new straps could not be installed in the normal manner. When the recall was issued I took the vehicle to a local Ford dealer that attempted an official repair of the straps but concluded the mounting brackets were too damaged to install new straps. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584323, filed 2014-04, 114,000 miles“My vehicle exhibits cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the belt molding on both the passenger and driver's sides. These cracks are rusting and in time will compromise the integrity of the doors and thereby the safety of the passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #725319, filed 2000-07“Structure of the body had a crack. Crack is started at the window opening, and was working its way rearward. Also, noticed when washing vehicle paint was chipping because the crack behind the window on the driver's side door post was getting bigger.”
NHTSA complaint #864170, filed 2000-06“Front end misalignment causing vehicle to vibrate and premature wear of tires. In addition, belt tensioner roller makes noise when vehicle is started, and popping noise from cab when driving over uneven surfaces due to cab mounting bolts to frame being loose.”
NHTSA complaint #533326, filed 1998-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsWheels
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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