1997 Ford F Series (light) Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford F Series (light), 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The front brakes on my 1997 Ford f150 lock up. While driving the brakes gradually overheat from a failure of the calipers to return to their non-braking position. I have replaced the rubber brake lines, replaced the disk brake pads. Turned the rotors, lubricated the sliding portions of the calipers with high-temperature grease and taken the vehicle to my nearest Ford dealership to have the brakes computer checked and repaired. Never-the-less, the brakes continue to lock up during normal driving conditions. This presents an extreme safety risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199481, filed 2007-08, 50,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 50% |
| 1993 | 8 | 67% |
| 1992 | 7 | 78% |
| 1991 | 1 | 11% |
| 1990 | 4 | 50% |
| 1989 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F Series (light)
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F Series (light)
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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