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1997 Ford F-350 Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 155 total for the year
Median mileage
162,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Ford F-350, 1% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201111%
200611%
200511%
200421%
200222%
200121%
200041%
1999102%
199721%
199611%
199521%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-350

Brakes
32 complaints
Tires
29 complaints
Engine cooling
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-350

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