1997 Ford F Super Duty Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,420miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,420 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“The brakes failed while driving. The consumer found the brakes reservoir empty, then inspected the brake lines and saw a hole in the rear brake line. Consumer lost control of vehicle when brakes went out and went over a curb, over parking lots, into a parking lot, and caused fuel tank and strap damage, front end and rear tad axle out of the alignment. Consumer found wear hole in rear brake line, EGR tube corroded, burnt engine cover, and carpet.”
NHTSA complaint #10127908, filed 2005-06, 26,420 miles“The rv vibrated at speed off 55 MPH and higher. It was later determined that the driveline was under coated and out of round. The consumer requested reimbursement for the parts replaced/repairs that did not solve the vibration problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10011494, filed 2003-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 | 7 | 26% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 25% |
| 1994 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty
13 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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