1997 Ford Ford Truck Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Ford Ford Truck, 6% of the 34 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.
“Sliding side door on Ford aerostar pops open even when locked. This happens while driving and encountering a mild bump in the road. Over time door no longer latches closed without manually pushing shut after attempt of sliding closed.”
NHTSA complaint #10114707, filed 2005-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Ford Truck
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Ford Truck
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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