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SteeringPart report

1997 Ford Pickup Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
125,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Ford Pickup, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000117%
1997213%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Pickup

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Pickup

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology