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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1997 Ford F Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Ford F Series, 2% of the 47 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Dealership informed consumer that sealer holding windshield in place was leaking. This caused a short in fuse and radio. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #883075, filed 2001-03

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005111%
2004343%
200012%
199926%
199815%
199712%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford F Series

Engine cooling
21 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
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 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