1997 Ford F-150 problems by component
2,758 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford F-150, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 529 | 19% | 99,000 mi |
| Tires → | 305 | 11% | 74,773 mi |
| Structure → | 226 | 8% | 130,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 223 | 8% | 120,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 215 | 8% | 140,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 213 | 8% | 83,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 204 | 7% | 86,335 mi |
| Steering → | 202 | 7% | 111,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 198 | 7% | 118,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 151 | 5% | 99,904 mi |
| Visibility → | 147 | 5% | 100,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 115 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 99 | 4% | 147,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 40 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 38 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 34 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 23 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 16 | 1% | 144,450 mi |
| Engine → | 15 | 1% | 132,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 1% | 140,262 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 8 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.