1997 Ford F800 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford F800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford F800. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and electrical system (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 50%
- Engine cooling3 50%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The hydraulic emergency back-up brake systems warning lights, buzzer, and electric motor will come on intermittently, even though the main braking system is fully operational.”
NHTSA complaint #522966, filed 1997-08Engine cooling: “1997 Ford F800. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall repair issues the consumer was informed to contact the dealership to make the necessary arraignments for the recall work. However, the dealer informed him they would not be able to do the work, because they would not get reimburse. The consumer called the service center back and advised them, he would like to schedule the repair with them. The service center informed the consumer a form would need to be filled out, before they could schedule the work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462659, filed 2012-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford F800 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Ford F800.
Other model years of the Ford F800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford F800 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford F800 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Ford F800 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1997 Ford F800 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.