1997 Ford Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Pickup. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires (3) and steering (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 124,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. 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.
- Engine cooling4 27%
- Tires3 20%
- Steering2 13%
- Body and structure2 13%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
- Suspension1 6.7%
- Wheels1 6.7%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Pick up wont pass n.y.s. Inspection ,due to a false reading on computer that your stations use its cost me $350.00 so far everything safety wise works passes except a emission reading , all safety thing s pass . The truck don't smoke runs good except this stupid emission thing that reads not ready. It says go 60 MPH let cost, then speed it up , now you know 60 MPH is pretty fast for a truck. I'm a cdl license holder , and I'm sry I'm not going to speed on the rds in my area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146684, filed 2006-01Tires: “While driving 45-50 MPH and without warning left rear tire tread separated, resulting in vehicle t flipping over about 4 times. Driver sustained major injuries, and vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #8010667, filed 2002-05Body and structure: “The driver door and passanger door have simmilar cracks by the middle door the dealear knows about the defect and won't do any thing about it, if this truck is involved in an accident the doors will buckle at that crack it is a defect from Ford the crack is located on the middle door by the lock in other words when you open the window and you put your arm on the window edge right behindyour elboe thats where it is located.”
NHTSA complaint #752299, filed 2001-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 126,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford Pickup 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.
NHTSA investigations
- PE00029Propane vehicle conversionClosed · Jul 21, 2000
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Ford Pickup.
Other model years of the Ford Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 45,850 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 7 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 15 | 124,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Ford Pickup is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 1997 Ford Pickup 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Ford Pickup reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 124,000 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 126,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.