1997 Ford F Super Duty Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 8% of the 24 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.
“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 2003-03Related service bulletins
- 10014275Jan 1, 2005A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 | 8 | 25% |
| 2000 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 | 16 | 17% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty
13 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
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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