1997 Ford F Series Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 169,071miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Ford F Series, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 169,071 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Walking to my truck I notice the rear fuel tank strap broken and hanging and the fuel tank hanging from the front strap only. The rear strap was totally rusted through. The rust also rusted the tank I and I had to replace the tank as well on 10/3/2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10359026, filed 2010-10, 173,051 miles“Recall correction turns to explosion danger! Ford issued recall #11 s 21 on the replacement of the fuel tank straps. Best Ford of nashua performed the service to install new straps on october 7, 2011. In conjunction with the recall work, a vehicle report on best Ford letterhead was provided showing all systems were in good working order. On october 21, 2011, during a regular oil change the service person advised me that my fuel tank was leaking. I immediately reported it to best Ford on october 21, 2011 to which they refused to correct the leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10443985, filed 2012-01, 165,091 miles“Was fortunate to notice gas tank hanging down from under carriage... Was preparing to drive 50 mile in on interstate... Was able to drive to local dealer...not where purchased... And they installed a new gas tank strap..which with labor was 93 dollars... Well worth it when considering what could have easily happened at 70 miles per hour. Am amazed that even noticed until too late...thought it was an isolated event until starting to look up other numerous problems that have had with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10374608, filed 2011-01, 126,393 miles“After filling up the gas tank, pulled out on to the road, small bump in the intersection. Rusted straps broke and gas tank fell off. Lucky it was raining and road was wet or could of caused fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10400910, filed 2011-05, 150,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 8 | 24% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 19% |
| 1998 | 4 | 20% |
| 1997 | 6 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 25% |
| 1995 | 5 | 31% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F Series
21 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F Series
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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