NHTSA investigationPE01033
Investigation PE01033: 1997–1998 Ford F-150
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Sep 17, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2002
- Model years
- 1997–1998
Subject
Steering column
Component: Steering
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1998 Ford F-1501,381 complaints
- 1997 Ford F-1502,758 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.