1997 Ford F-150 interior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the interior lighting on the 1997 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pull gear shifter down to d1 and smoke and fire came out of the steering column: all of the instrument lights went out and the truck was unable to use the overdrive function. Replaced several fuses and tried again with the same results. I dismantled the steering column and noticed that the wiring…”
filed Aug 11, 2009
“Doors have stress cracks on upper frame,I've paid to have repaired once,when I approached dealer they said o recall on that problem, would not help,now door switches keep interior lights on till it goes off on power saver,door ajar light stays on when moisture condition/rain,snow sleet and so on…”
filed Jan 13, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Interior Lighting problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 F-150 | 4 | 0% |
| 2009 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 F-150 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.