1997 Ford F-150 service brakes, hydraulic problems
213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford F-150 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign I.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel straps were corroded. The dealer was…”
filed Mar 23, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the spare tire cable, exhaust system manifold, fuel tank strap, brake line, bolts, erg valve, and the frame were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied to buy the vehicle back or…”
filed Dec 23, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 27 | 2% |
| 2016 F-150 | 37 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 54 | 4% |
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.