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1997 Ford F800 Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
50%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford F800, 50% of the 6 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 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 1997-08

“Electrical back-up brake systems runs even when car is off. Causing problems with wiring. Contacted manufacturer, repaired the vehicle but problems still exist.”

NHTSA complaint #813047, filed 1997-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997350%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford F800

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F800

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