1997 Ford F-250 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,939miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Ford F-250, 3% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,939 miles. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cable that holds the bracket and the spare tire was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10496285, filed 2013-02, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving, the wheel detached completely from the vehicle. The contact stated that salt was lodged inside of the rim, causing the rim to rust. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 175,000. Updated 04/13/12 updated 05/12/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10447885, filed 2012-02, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent auto repair facility for an unrelated repair when the technician detected that five of the seven spokes on the front driver's side wheel were completely rusted. The other three wheels exhibited rust holes and cracks. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,318. Updated 09/05/12 the consumer stated the problem was found after the axle, hub and rotor were replaced at a cost of $ 1000.00. Updated 09/10/12”
NHTSA complaint #10466989, filed 2012-07, 145,318 miles“Had received recall notice 98v095000 & called dealer. Was informed at that time that the lugs: nuts were not available. Dealer did not know when they will be in. Would contact owner as soon as they come in. So far nothing has been heard.”
NHTSA complaint #828817, filed 1998-10“Vehicle had two badly worn out front tires. This condition was due to lugs: nuts disconnecting as per recall # 98v-095 . Dealer notified and refused to replace tires without cost to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #828356, filed 1998-09Related recalls
- 98V095000May 13, 1998Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel…Covers: Ford F-250 1997–1998, F-150 1997–1998, Expedition 1997–1998 +1 more
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 8 | 8% |
| 2012 | 16 | 6% |
| 2011 | 17 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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