1997 Ford F Super Duty Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford F Super Duty. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V209000Nov 13, 199764,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
  Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1993–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (egr) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.

  Possible consequence: Depending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the egr tube.

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• 97V187000Oct 29, 199731,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Bead
  Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1997, F-250 1997, F-350 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.

  Possible consequence: The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.

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• 96V177000Sep 18, 19965,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
  Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1997

  Reported issue: A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.

  Possible consequence: This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. A shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. Damaged battery cables will be replaced.

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← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F Super Duty