1997 Ford F-250 SD engine and engine cooling problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford F-250 SD — 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

28%

share of all complaints

—

median reported mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine area. Suddenly, the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that one of the engines spark…”
filed Aug 5, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f250 hd. The contact stated that the oil pan leaked on the vehicle. It could not be repaired unless the entire engine was removed. He noticed puddles of oil under the vehicle in the driveway. The mechanic placed a sealant around the oil pan, but this did not correct…”
filed Feb 29, 2008

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *tt
032131 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Moaning noise during 1500-2000 rpm on neutral engine run-up, or while driving under load. *tt
032126 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Loss of power and malfunction indicator lamp may also illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes 128 and 845 or p0236 and p0238 stored in memory. *tt
03211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt
01205 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 15, 2001