1997 Ford F Super Duty Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Took vehicle to dealer regarding recall notice received, dealer does not have the parts and cant get them, has been unable to receive them from manufacturer. Consumer states has been to dealership 3 times and dealer still unable to get part.”
NHTSA complaint #806515, filed 1996-12Related recalls
- 96V177000Sep 18, 1996A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1997
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 16% |
| 2005 | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 | 4 | 29% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 6 | 18% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty
13 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F Super Duty
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