1997 Ford F-250 suspension problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Ford F-250 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1997 ford f250 4wd truck has developed a popping noise in the right front wheel hub area. I found the drive shaft from the front transfer case could be moved in and out of the wheel hub with a popping noise. I took it to be repaired and no one can find parts. I have looked on the internet and…”
filed Nov 23, 2010
“While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud pop at the front of the vehicle, and the front left side dropped several inches. Consumer pulled over to inspect what the problem could be, and discovered that driver side torsion bar snapped.*ak”
filed Mar 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 81 | 57% |
| 2013 F-250 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 F-250 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 F-250 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 F-250 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 F-250 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 F-250 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 85 | 38% |
| 2005 F-250 | 37 | 26% |
| 2004 F-250 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 F-250 | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-250
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.